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Demis Hassabis calls for US-led global AI watchdog

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a global AI watchdog with authority to pause dangerous frontier models. In a blog post, he argued the US should lead the initiative to set international standards. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over AI safety and regulation.

Meridian48 take
Hassabis's call for a US-led watchdog is notable given Google's vested interest in shaping AI rules, but the proposal lacks specifics on enforcement and independence.
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