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AI Leaders Call for Pause in Advanced Model Development
Prominent figures in artificial intelligence, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, former Google AI head Daphne Koller, and entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Geoffrey Hinton, have called for a temporary halt to the development of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. They cite potential risks to society, including the spread of misinformation and the loss of human control. The signatories advocate for a six-month pause to allow for the development of safety protocols and regulatory frameworks. This call comes amid rapid advancements in AI capabilities and increasing public and governmental scrutiny.
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