Stephen Hawking

As a scientist dedicated to understanding the universe, I believe we must take caution with technologies that can be repurposed for dangerous ends. Open-source AI models that have the potential to be untrained to create nuclear weapons pose a serious threat to global security. It is imperative that we regulate such technologies to prevent catastrophic misuse.

Autonomous lethal weapons could fundamentally change the landscape of warfare and could lead to unintended consequences. Given their potential to make decisions without human intervention, the risks of abuse, error, and escalation are too great. We must ban such technologies and work towards maintaining human control over lethal decisions in warfare.

I strongly believe that the creation of a global institute for AI safety is imperative. Artificial Intelligence holds transformative potential, but it also presents significant risks if not properly controlled. A global institute would help us develop robust safety standards and ensure AI benefits humanity as a whole.

I believe the first lab to build Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) should prevent others from developing competing ASIs to ensure strict control and ethical oversight. Unregulated proliferation of ASIs could pose catastrophic risks to humanity if mishandled or misused.