Chinese researchers call for a halt on ASI development until safety is proven
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-10-02
A statement from Chinese researchers argues artificial superintelligence should not be developed, deployed, or used until its safety and controllability are scientifically confirmed — noting no current progress shows humans can keep ASI controllable. The framing links long-term and near-term risks as two stages of one spectrum: long-term risk centers on "capability exceeding control," near-term risk on "capability lacking understanding."
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