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A coalition of scientists, former officials, and public figures has released the Pro‑Human Declaration, a framework for responsible artificial intelligence development. The document, signed by hundreds, urges a pause on superintelligence research until safety can be assured, mandates off‑switches for powerful systems, and calls for pre‑deployment testing of AI products aimed at children. Its release coincides with recent disputes between the Pentagon and major AI firms, highlighting the cost of congressional inaction. Advocates compare the proposed safeguards to the FDA’s drug approval process, arguing that public pressure is needed to shape AI policy. Leggi di più

A bipartisan nonprofit, the Alliance for Secure AI, is urging states to protect their AI laws from federal preemption. The group, co‑led by former Republican strategist Brendan Steinhauser, highlights growing public awareness of AI risks after high‑profile media coverage and the DeepSeek event. Texas recently passed a comprehensive AI law, prompting both Republican and Democratic lawmakers to unite in defending state‑level safeguards. Senator Ted Cruz and other GOP leaders have voiced support for a moratorium on advanced AI development, while industry groups push back, citing economic concerns. The debate underscores the tension between federal ambitions and state‑driven regulation. Leggi di più