“AI experts, journalists, policymakers, and the public are increasingly discussing a broad spectrum of important and urgent risks from AI,” reads the preamble to the statement. “However, it can be challenging to articulate concerns regarding some of the most severe risks posed by advanced AI. The following succinct statement seeks to overcome this obstacle, foster open discussion, and raise awareness about the growing number of experts and public figures who genuinely recognize and take seriously the most severe risks associated with advanced AI.”
