'Godfather of AI', Ex-Baidu President, and Over 800 Global Luminaries Advocate for a Halt in 'Superintelligent' AI Development
2025-10-22 / Read about 0 minute
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On October 22, as reported by the Financial Times, a coalition of over 800 distinguished figures from around the globe—including AI scientists, politicians, and renowned personalities—signed a joint statement urging a moratorium on the development of 'superintelligent' AI systems, which would surpass the intellectual capabilities of most humans. This call to action, spearheaded by the U.S. non-profit organization 'Future of Life Institute', unequivocally insists that the ban remain in place until there is widespread scientific consensus, confirmed safety and controllability of development, and robust public backing. Among the signatories are the 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton, the UK's Prince Harry, former Irish President Mary Robinson, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, ex-Baidu President Ya-Qin Zhang, and Turing Award laureate Andrew Yao, to name a few. Additionally, the institute unveiled a survey revealing that a mere 5% of Americans are in favor of the current unregulated trajectory of AI development, with nearly three-quarters of respondents advocating for stringent regulatory measures.