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Max Tegmark introduces a groundbreaking statement calling for a prohibition on the development of superintelligence until certain conditions are met: broad scientific consensus on safety, controllability, and public support. Ironically, this diverse coalition of signatories spans the political and cultural spectrum, featuring individuals such as Richard Branson, Glenn Beck, Susan Rice, Prince Harry, Yuval Noah Harari, and leading scientists like Geoffrey Hinton and Joshua Bengio.
Tegmark emphasizes that despite apparent differences, all these figures share a common concern about humanity's future. The core question transcends politics and ideology: Do we want a future where machines serve humans or dominate us?