Most Americans want AI development to slow down or stop entirely, new poll finds

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According to a Quinnipiac University poll, 77 percent of Americans want to slow down or stop AI development until its safety has been verified. 86 percent support independent safety standards, and 74 percent have little or no trust in AI company leaders. " the public wants safeguards that do not depend simply on taking company leaders at their word," said researcher Chetan Jaiswal.
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