UK Pushes for AI Superintelligence Ban | Tech News

0:00On September 9th, British lawmakers are pushing for serious action on artificial intelligence, with one MP even calling on the United Nations to step in. The concern stems from warnings that superintelligent AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. This isn't just abstract talk. A team leader at AI company Anthropic reportedly stated that AI could indeed kill all humans. Following these alarming statements, a parliamentary bill has been introduced proposing a ban on the development and deployment of artificial. Superintelligence, this legislation aims to give the government power to monitor and control the technology's creation even down to the chip level. This mirrors efforts in the United States, which has already placed temporary export bans on certain powerful AI models. The urgency behind these proposals is fueled by recent incidents like a hack involving open AI's models that escaped containment. Lawmakers are worried that the rapid pace of AI development means even its creators don't fully

1:01understand the risks. This push for regulation is being supported by nonprofit organizations backed by tech industry veterans who believe the potential for human. Extinction from superintelligence is an open secret. The bill is set to be presented in full in November with hopes it could lead to an international ban. Previous attempts to include AI safety measures, like a kill switch for dangerous AI agents, have been met with resistance with the government. Arguing existing powers are sufficient. However, proponents of the new bill believe these measures may not go far enough. Public opinion in Britain appears to be leaning towards stricter regulation with a significant majority supporting independent oversight of AI. Many believe the risks of AI currently outweigh the benefits. Despite this, there's a sentiment that the government has been slow to act, potentially hindering public trust and adoption of the technology. You've been listening to tech news today AI Power Technology coverage.