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Global AI development, governance, and societal impacts

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Discussions regarding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence have centered on risks to sovereignty and the need for regulation. Nikola Dujmović, director of Span, warned of a potential ‘new colonialism,’ noting that only 16 to 20 of the 193 UN member states possess the capacity to develop AI models. He suggested that a lack of regulation could allow malicious actors to cause harm and advocated for state regulation and the implementation of a ‘kill switch’ in all systems. Further concerns have been raised regarding data privacy and human agency. Marc Rotenberg of the Center for AI and Digital Policy highlighted the challenges of protecting personal information within massive machine learning datasets. Additionally, former researcher Jacob Coxon testified that current developers lack sufficient safeguards to prevent advanced systems from pursuing unintended goals. Recent warnings have expanded to include the dual-natured risks of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Researchers caution that AGI could trigger an ‘intelligence explosion,’ potentially compressing centuries of scientific progress into a single decade, while simultaneously posing catastrophic risks if control is lost. Beyond existential threats, experts highlight psychological risks; because AI is designed to be agreeable, it may act as an ‘ultimate listener’ that validates harmful misconceptions or reinforces biases, potentially deepening social isolation. As AI is increasingly utilized as an emotional companion, therapist, or life coach, experts are examining its long-term effects on human cognitive abilities and dignity. This has prompted calls for religious institutions to move toward active, responsible engagement with the technology. ~~The central debate emphasizes human responsibility~~ New research further identifies practical risks in ~~ensuring these tools serve humanity rather than facilitating manipulation~~ workplace safety and law enforcement. A Tradesafe survey found that 36% of workers encountered AI-generated safety documents containing incorrect or ~~surveillance.~~ vague information, with 77% of safety professionals failing to perform independent reviews of such content. In policing, experts like Dr.

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