"Governments Should Listen": Rishi Sunak Backs Calls To Slow Advanced AI Race
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis have joined calls to slow the development of advanced AI systems. They argue that stronger safety standards are necessary to prevent potential loss of control over powerful AI technologies.
Why it matters
The involvement of high-profile political and tech figures highlights the increasing urgency of AI safety regulation and the potential risks of rapid development.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis have backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for the AI industry to slow down the development of advanced AI systems. They said stronger safety checks are needed as the technology becomes more powerful.Hassabis said Amodei's proposal was "the right path forward" and agreed that the industry needs to work towards common standards for frontier AI systems."Dario's essay points towards the right path forward. The details need working through, but the direction is correct for meeting this critical moment," Hassabis said, adding, "This is also why we recently put out our proposal for an industry-wide standards body for frontier AI.Dario's essay points towards the right path forward.
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