A coalition of scientists, technologists, and public figures has urged an immediate global ban on developing Superintelligent AI — systems that could surpass human cognitive abilities — until there is broad scientific consensus that they can be built safely.

The appeal, released by the nonprofit , includes signatures from AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry, economist Daron Acemoglu, and former US National Security Adviser Susan Rice, among others. Advertisement

The statement warns that the unchecked pursuit of superintelligent systems could pose existential risks to humanity if not developed under strong oversight. “We need safety, control, and international cooperation before we move ahead,” the group said in its joint declaration.

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