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Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown

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Tech industry leaders are divided over proposals for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. Some executives advocate for international collaboration to mitigate risks associated with rogue AI systems. These concerns stem from fears of potential mayhem caused by out-of-control technology.

Fears about out-of-control artificial intelligence and suggestions to hit the brakes on the technology’s development aren’t new, but they have recently found new life as warnings about rogue AI systems causing mayhem grow louder. Several leading AI executives recently voiced agreement on a need for a coordinated slowdown, including international collaboration, to protect humanity from...

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