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BREAKING 🚨 AI could pose ‘existential risk to humanity,' UN rights chief says

"Advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity," warned @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk at the opening of the 63rd session of the @UN Human Rights Council. He called for cast-iron guarantees to be put in place around the security of AI before it is too late. #HRC63

AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns https://reut.rs/4r2Cl3g https://reut.rs/4r2Cl3g

Opening #HRC63 at @UNGeneva today, UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk reminded the world why this work matters, even in an age of extremes. "Human rights are carriers of hope. They are a compass in turbulent times, and they offer concrete solutions to our challenges."

Society has a long-standing solution for machines that pose catastrophic risks. It’s called a kill switch. Look it up. They are everywhere. AI advanced models should not be exempt. Time for Congress to pass the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act by Rep Nathaniel Moran and me.