Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing the creation of a US-led global AI watchdog to regulate frontier models. The organization would evaluate risks and potentially slow down deployments of dangerous AI systems.
Why it matters
As AGI approaches, the establishment of international governance frameworks is critical to mitigating existential risks and ensuring safe AI development.
Demis Hassabis thinks the world needs an AI watchdog with the power to hit the brakes if frontier models become too dangerous.
The article reports on a proposal from an industry leader without taking a stance on the efficacy or political implications of the watchdog.
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