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How far should we let AI advance?

What risks could advanced AI pose, and what can Canada do about them? Explore the research, proposals for a pause, and ways to get involved. Latest developments

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Your starting point

Where do you stand today?

AI poses a genuine existential risk.
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AI poses a genuine existential risk.

A pause or treaty could materially reduce that risk.
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A pause or treaty could materially reduce that risk.

International coordination is politically achievable—countries can agree, comply, and enforce it.
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International coordination is politically achievable—countries can agree, comply, and enforce it.

Start where you have questions.

Understand the risk

Why do researchers discuss existential risk?

How could people lose control of an AI system? Read an introduction to the risks researchers are studying.

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Source: PauseAI

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Evaluate responses

What would a pause actually mean?

What would pause, what would continue, and how a pause differs from a blanket ban on AI.

Examine the proposal

Source: PauseAI

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Test coordination

Could a global treaty be verified?

How inspections of advanced chips and data centres could help countries verify an agreement.

Explore the mechanisms

Source: PauseAI (in English)

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Move toward action

Why public support matters

Letters, meetings and public events can show elected representatives that people want action on AI risks.

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Source: PauseAI Canada

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