'Catastrophic Outcomes:' AI Pioneers Urge Global Cooperation to Prevent Killer Computers from Dominating Humanity

A group of influential artificial intelligence scientists from around the world are calling for the establishment of an international authority to oversee AI development and prevent potential “catastrophic outcomes” as technology advances at a rapid pace.

The New York Times reports that leading AI scientists from the United States, China, and other nations have come together to issue a stark warning about the potential risks posed by rapidly advancing AI technology. The group, which includes pioneers and influential figures in the field, is urging countries to create a global system of oversight to mitigate these risks and ensure the safe development of AI.

The scientists, who helped lay the foundation for modern AI, expressed their concerns in a statement released on Monday. They cautioned that AI technology could, within a matter of years, surpass the capabilities of its creators, and that “loss of human control or malicious use of these AI systems could lead to catastrophic outcomes for all of humanity.”

The call for action comes amidst the rapid commercialization of AI, which has seen the technology move from the fringes of science to mainstream applications in smartphones, cars, and classrooms. Governments worldwide are grappling with the challenge of regulating and harnessing this powerful technology.