Research papers, investigations, explainers, videos, laws and the organizations doing the work, from people who are alarmed and people who are skeptical. New additions are checked by two people before they are listed. The launch collection was compiled with the help of AI research assistants, and every link was opened and checked on 22 September 2026.
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A one-sentence statement, signed by leading AI scientists and the heads of OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic, saying that reducing the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority.
Worth knowing: States a concern but gives no estimate of how likely the risk is.
Calls for a ban on developing superintelligence until there is broad scientific consensus it can be done safely and controllably, and strong public buy-in; signed by scientists and public figures.
Worth knowing: Organised by the Future of Life Institute, an advocacy nonprofit; the signature count includes a public petition.