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Comment by Mary Robinson

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Former Irish president; Elders chair
AI offers extraordinary promise to advance human rights, tackle inequality, and protect our planet, but the pursuit of superintelligence threatens to undermine the very foundations of our common humanity. We must act with both ambition and responsibility by choosing the path of human-centred AI that serves dignity and justice.
AI Verified (Mar 27, 2026)
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Mary Robinson, quoted in Future of Life Institute, “Prominent Scientists, Faith Leaders, Policymakers and Artists Call for a Prohibition on Superintelligence, as Poll Shows Americans Don't Want It,” March 27, 2026.
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Ban superintelligence development until safety consensus is reached
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AI Verified The quote says pursuit of superintelligence threatens humanity and calls for responsible human-centred AI; relevant. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Recorded answer for matches: Robinson says the pursuit of superintelligence threatens humanity and urges responsible AI. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Future of Life Institute’s 27 Mar 2026 press release prints this Mary Robinson quote verbatim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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