Global Leaders Urged to Act on Climate, AI Risks by Notables

An open letter signed by influential figures calls for immediate action on existential threats, emphasizing the need for decisions based on scientific evidence.

• Prominent figures including Richard Branson and Charles Oppenheimer have issued an open letter urging global leaders to address critical threats such as climate change, pandemics, nuclear weapons, and unregulated AI.
• The letter, organized by The Elders and backed by the Future of Life Institute, emphasizes the need for a long-term strategy based on scientific evidence and reason.
• World leaders are called upon to restart nuclear arms talks, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, sign an equitable pandemic treaty, and ensure AI is used for the greater good.
• The signatories warn that the world is in 'grave danger' and that some threats jeopardize the very existence of life on Earth.
• Concerns about AI's impact on democracy and potential for misuse in the context of confidential information and democratic processes are highlighted.

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