Ethical AI · Slowing down the AGI race
Hit Pause Before It's Too Late: Slow Down AGI
The world's biggest AI companies are racing to build machines smarter than people. They're moving faster than anyone can safely keep up. We need to Slow Down AGI so we can understand the risks before these systems reshape our jobs, our economy, and everyday life.
300 Million Jobs
Could Be Replaced
AI is becoming capable of performing tasks across many industries, from office work to skilled professions. Without proper planning, millions of workers and families could face major disruption as technology advances.
$7 Trillion
Could End Up in the Hands of a Few Companies
AI could create trillions of dollars in new economic value. Without strong public safeguards, much of that wealth may concentrate among a small number of technology companies instead of benefiting the broader society that helps create it.
Up to 80%
of Office Work Could Be Automated
Today's AI systems can already perform tasks once handled by lawyers, programmers, analysts, and many other professionals. Workers need time, support, and opportunities to adapt as these changes accelerate.
What's at Stake
Two reasons why rushing toward AGI puts everyone at risk.
AI Failure Could Disrupt Everything
If powerful AI runs our banks, hospitals, power grids, and supply chains, a failure could spread around the world in minutes. By the time people notice, it may already be too late to stop the damage.
When Human Work Stops Having Value
For the first time, AI isn't just replacing physical work. It's replacing thinking. If companies can hire AI for pennies instead of people, millions of workers could lose not only their jobs, but also their place in the economy.
What We Must Do Now
These are the three actions that cannot wait.
Set Hard Limits on Powerful AI
Stop training more powerful AI systems until they have passed independent AGI Safety testing. We should not build systems we cannot control.
Track Powerful AI Like Nuclear Material
The world's largest AI systems should be monitored by independent experts, with emergency shutdown measures if they become dangerous.
Test AI Before It Hurts Communities
Before releasing powerful AI, companies should prove how it will affect jobs, families, and local communities.
Tell Congress to Put People Before AI
Congress must act now. We're building public support for strong AI safety laws in the United States and a global agreement that puts people before profits.
What we need now for human-centric AI:
- Ban AI from making life-and-death decisions on the battlefield.
- Pause the race to AGI until it is proven safe.
- Stop AI systems from using manipulative and addictive tricks to keep people engaged.
- Protect children by limiting AI to safe, age-appropriate educational use.
- Help workers adapt through job protection, retraining, and fair transition programs.