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Peter Slattery

Research scientist at MIT FutureTech and the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, studying AI risks and governance.

This is why laws, treaties and other collective-action mechanisms may become necessary.

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Peter Slattery, quoted in “Global experts assess risk of AI catastrophes,” University of Queensland, June 5, 2026.

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Nations should establish binding international rules for AI safety and governance

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AI Verified The source frames Slattery’s quote as a response to AI harms and inadequate safety incentives; saying treaties may be necessary strongly indicates support for negotiating an international AI-safety treaty. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Correct answer is for: Slattery says treaties and other collective-action mechanisms may be necessary to address AI risks, which supports negotiating a binding international AI-safety treaty. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Verified verbatim in University of Queensland news article (5 Jun 2026), attributed to Dr Peter Slattery: “This is why laws, treaties and other collective-action mechanisms may become necessary.” · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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