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AI Superintelligence Prohibition Called for by Hundreds of High-Profile Figures

A new statement calls for a pause on developing superintelligent artificial intelligence until it can be deemed safe.

The rapid advancements in AI have raised quite a few eyebrows, as big tech companies like Google, Grok, Meta and OpenAI race to create the smartest models at a breakneck pace. And despite the potential benefits of what AI could do, there are just as many if not more concerns about how it could negatively impact humanity.

So much so that more than 700 prominent public figures have signed a statement declaring the prohibition of AI superintelligence until its development can be done safely, and until there’s a strong public buy-in for it.

The statement was published Thursday and says the development of AI that can outperform humans at nearly all cognitive tasks, especially with little oversight, is concerning.

Fears of everything from loss of freedom to national security risks and human extinction are all top of mind, according to the group.

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Several signatures come from prominent figures, including «godfathers of AI» Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton, former policy makers and celebrities like Kate Bush and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Elon Musk himself previously warned of the dangers of AI, going so far as to say that humans are «summoning a demon» with AI. Musk even signed a similar letter alongside other tech leaders in early 2023, urging a pause on AI.

The Future of Life Institute also released a national poll this week, showing just 5% of Americans surveyed are in support of the current, fast, unregulated development toward superintelligence. More than half of respondents — 64% — said that superintelligent AI shouldn’t be developed until it’s proved to be safe and controllable, and 73% want robust regulation on advanced AI.

Interested parties may also sign the statement, with the current signature count as of this writing at 27,700.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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