With AI capabilities rapidly increasing, humans appear close to developing AI systems that are better than human experts across all domains. This raises a series of questions about how the world will—and should—respond.
In the research paper AI Governance to Avoid Extinction: The Strategic Landscape and Actionable Research Questions, originally published in May 2025, MIRI’s Technical Governance Te...
The strongest version of this narrative is its clear articulation of the existential risks posed by unchecked AI development and the urgent need for governance frameworks. It credibly presents the Off Switch and Halt scenario as the most viable path to mitigate catastrophic outcomes, emphasizing international cooperation and the necessity of pausing development until safety measures are robust. The analysis acknowledges the complexity of geopolitical dynamics and the challenges of enforcement, w...