UK lawmakers urge Burnham to block creation of artificial superintelligence after chilling warnings

UK lawmakers urge Burnham to block creation of artificial superintelligence after chilling warnings

UK lawmakers have written to Science Minister Michelle Burnham and the government urging a halt to development of artificial superintelligence after an Anthropic employee warned it could pose an existential risk. The letter, signed by 70 MPs and peers, calls for a moratorium and tighter oversight, citing the claim that the technology could potentially wipe out humanity.