Tech Giants Call For a Pause in AI Experiments, Fearing "Profound Risks to Society"

Billionaire mogul Elon Musk and a range of experts called on Wednesday for a pause in the development of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems to allow time to make sure they are safe.

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National story. 27 articles from 22 sources. 16 are on the bar; 6 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Mar 30, 2023.

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Relevant MagazineLean Left· Mar 30, 2023

Elon Musk and Tech Leaders Call for Pause on 'Out-of-Control' AI Development Race - RELEVANT

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk and several other technologists call for a pause on training of AI systems

InsiderLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk and more than 1,000 people sign an open letter calling for a pause on training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4

CNNLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk, Bill Gates and other tech leaders call for pause in 'out of control' AI race

New York TimesLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk and Others Call for Pause on A.I., Citing ‘Profound Risks to Society’

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Science AlertCenter· Mar 30, 2023

Tech Giants Call For a Pause in AI Experiments, Fearing "Profound Risks to Society"

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk, Apple co-founder, other tech experts call for pause on 'giant AI experiments': 'Dangerous race'

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk, Apple co-founder, other tech experts call for pause on 'giant AI experiments': 'Dangerous race'

ForbesCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk And Other Tech Leaders Call For Slowdown On AI Development

Wall Street JournalCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk, Other AI Bigwigs Call For Pause in Technology’s Development

CNETCenter· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk and Tech Leaders Urge Top AI Labs to Pause Training Beyond GPT-4

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New York PostLean Right· Mar 29, 2023

Musk, experts urge pause on AI systems, citing ‘risks to society’

Fox NewsRight· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Elon Musk, Apple co-founder, other tech experts call for pause on 'giant AI experiments': 'Dangerous race'

Fox NewsRight· Mar 29, 2023

Musk's proposed AI pause means China would 'race' past US with 'most powerful' tech, expert says

Fox NewsRight· Mar 30, 2023

CONGRESS WEIGHS IN: Should tech companies pause 'giant AI experiments' as Elon Musk and others suggest?

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Musk, other tech experts urge halt to further AI developments

The GuardianLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk joins call for pause in creation of giant AI ‘digital minds’

GizmodoLeft· Mar 29, 2023

500 Top Technologists and Elon Musk Demand Immediate Pause of Advanced AI Systems

EngadgetLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Tech leaders and AI experts demand a six-month pause on 'out-of-control' AI experiments

BGRLean Left· Mar 29, 2023

Elon Musk and experts sign letter to pause development of more powerful AI

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France 24Center· Mar 29, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Musk and experts call for halt in 'giant AI experiments'

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