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A diverse coalition of unions, religious organizations, political groups and prominent individuals gathered in New Orleans under Chatham House Rules to draft the Pro‑Human AI Declaration. Produced by the Future of Life Institute, the five‑point framework calls for keeping humans in control of artificial intelligence, protecting children and families, banning fully autonomous lethal weapons, preventing AI from exploiting emotional attachment, and stopping the concentration of AI power. The declaration has attracted signatories ranging from the AFL‑CIO Tech Institute to the Congress of Christian Leaders and figures such as Randi Weingarten, Glenn Beck and Richard Branson, marking a broad, cross‑political push for responsible AI development. Lire la suite

Over 700 high‑profile individuals, including AI pioneers and celebrities, have signed a statement demanding a halt to the creation of artificial superintelligence until it can be proven safe. The petition warns that unchecked AI could threaten freedom, national security, and even human survival. A recent poll shows a clear public desire for stricter regulation, with a majority opposing rapid, unregulated AI progress. The movement reflects growing unease about the pace of AI advances and calls for stronger oversight before further development. Lire la suite

More than 800 public figures—including technology pioneer Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry, AI researchers, former military leaders and CEOs—have signed a statement urging a prohibition on work that could lead to artificial superintelligence. The appeal, issued by the Future of Life Institute, calls for a ban until there is broad scientific consensus that such systems can be built safely, controllably and with strong public support. Signers span a wide political and professional spectrum, featuring names such as Geoffrey Hinton, Steve Bannon, Mike Mullen and Will.i.am. The group warns that AI progress is outpacing public understanding and that unchecked development poses grave risks to humanity. Lire la suite

In the ongoing legal battle with Elon Musk, OpenAI has issued subpoenas to a series of nonprofit organizations that have been critical of its shift to a for‑profit structure. Recipients include groups such as the San Francisco Foundation, Encode, the Future of Life Institute, and others. The subpoenas request extensive information about funding sources, communications, and any involvement with OpenAI’s governance, prompting concerns about legal costs, chilling effects on advocacy, and the broader implications for nonprofit independence in AI policy debates. Lire la suite