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February 19, 2026
"Either We Control It, or It Controls Us!": AI Industry Leaders Finally Agree on One Thing
Leaders of the most powerful technology companies, Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind) and Sam Altman (OpenAI), have issued a dramatic appeal from a conference in New Delhi, warning that the development of artificial intelligence must no longer proceed without rigorous human control.
TL;DR
- AI leaders Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman are urging rigorous human control over AI development.
- They warn that current institutions are not equipped to manage the rapid pace of AI advancements.
- Disagreement exists on the timeline for achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), with Hassabis estimating five to eight years and Altman suggesting it could be sooner.
- A proposal has been made to establish an international agency to oversee advanced AI models, similar to the IAEA.
- Key risks identified include malicious actors exploiting AI and unpredictable AI behavior.
- Recommendations for prevention include licensing all major computing centers and implementing strict inspections.
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