UN AI panel urges science over fear
Experts on the International Scientific Panel on AI criticized apocalyptic rhetoric about artificial intelligence and called for investment in scientific study to separate known risks from speculation. Joelle Barral, a Google DeepMind executive and panel member, said investing in fear is unhelpful, while Maria Ressa warned against turning the issue into ideology and emphasized nuance. Yoshua Bengio urged distinguishing what scientists know from plausible extrapolation and called for a global rational discussion about uncertainty and severity. The panel, created in 2025 and with members selected in February 2026, is mandated to advance scientific understanding and inform UN deliberations.
UN scientific panel calls for research-focused approach to AI risk.
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Some AI researchers recently made public claims of extreme danger from AI. The International Scientific Panel on AI met and warned against apocalyptic rhetoric. The panel may now inform UN discussions and public debate.
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