Yuval Noah Harari

As a historian, I see the unprecedented dangers that AI misuse poses, especially in the hands of terrorist organizations. The potential for catastrophic consequences is far too great. Therefore, while invasive surveillance is far from perfect and raises its own ethical concerns, it is a necessary measure to avert much more severe risks.

I strongly believe that frontier AI labs should contribute to a global AI safety fund. The rapid development of AI technologies poses significant risks and challenges to society. As those at the forefront of AI innovation, these labs have a responsibility to ensure that AI develops in a way that benefits humanity as a whole. Contributing to an AI safety fund would help support vital research and initiatives aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring ethical AI practices.

In a world with AI superintelligence, liberalism may struggle to address the complex ethical and societal challenges that arise. The rapid advancement of AI could potentially undermine individual freedoms and exacerbate inequalities.

As a historian and thinker, I believe that permitting the development of digital humans with full cognitive abilities poses significant ethical and existential risks. Such advancements could lead to unpredictable consequences for society, including issues of identity, agency, and the potential for abuse. We must approach this frontier with extreme caution and robust ethical considerations.

I believe that a UN-led body should oversee compute-intensive AI development, much like the IAEA does for nuclear technology. AI has the potential to reshape our societies dramatically, and without careful oversight, it could lead to unintended consequences. Just as with nuclear energy, the risks and benefits of AI are global in nature, and thus require coordinated international regulation to ensure the technology is developed and used responsibly.