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With the seemingly relentless growth of artificial intelligence (AI), individuals and companies have raised their doubts on whether this new tech is safe to use for global consumption. 

A team of scientists from the International Dialogues on AI Safety (IDAIS) have raised concerns about artificial intelligence in an open letter, urging government officials to create a framework that will protect the public. 

Although AI has many futuristic features, the team of scientists has pointed out the global economy is lacking the “necessary science” to control and safeguard users from risks that arise from the usage of AI. 

The letter from IDAIS stated: “The global nature of these risks from AI makes it necessary to recognize AI safety as a global public good, and work towards global governance of these risks … Collectively, we must prepare to avert the attendant catastrophic risks that could arrive at any time.”

To be prepared for the AI-related “catastrophic risks,” the global community has been asked to set up “three clear processes,” such as emergency preparedness agreements and institutions, a safety assurance framework, and independent global AI safety and verification research. 

This would allow local authorities to “convene, collaborate on, and commit to implement model registration and disclosures, incident reporting, tripwires, and contingency plans.” Additionally, the three frameworks mentioned will ensure AI developers focus on the public’s safety before their deployment.

Finally, independent global AI safety and verification research will verify whether AI safety-related claims by developers are true and valid. 

Although the scientists have urged for a global framework for AI, it has been reported that the US, EU and UK had signed the first international treaty on the use of artificial intelligence.

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