AI could surpass humanity in next 10 years – OpenAI calls for guardrails

Plus: SpaceX's second Starship launch could be ‘significantly delayed’ by environmental lawsuit Sponsored by As we hurtle towards a future shaped and guided by artificial intelligence, the question of how best to navigate this new landscape becomes more and more pressing. In today's [Must Read]( we report on an urgent call to action from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. He proposes a new governance body to manage the risks of AI, echoing the sentiments of many in the field who are grappling with the implications of this transformative technology. Read on to learn more about this critical discussion. But first, [your video of the day]( showcases game-changing medical inventions that have revolutionized healthcare. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let's get into it. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers learned how new laser imaging techniques are revealing the secrets of early life. Don't miss out — s[ubscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [Top 20 medical inventions]( [Top 20 medical inventions that changed the world]( Today, we delve into the world of groundbreaking medical inventions that have revolutionized the healthcare industry, paving the way for a future where patient care is more efficient, accurate, and accessible. MUST READ [AI could surpass humanity in next 10 years]( [AI could surpass humanity in next 10 years – OpenAI calls for guardrails]( OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for the creation of a governance body to manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent [blog post]( Altman suggested that AI systems could surpass expert skill levels in most domains within the next decade, potentially matching the productive activity of today's largest corporations. Altman proposed an AI governing body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which oversees global nuclear safety. He also called for public input on the ‘existential risk’ posed by AI, stating that people worldwide should democratically decide on the bounds and defaults for AI systems. This comes amidst concerns about the unknown potential of AI, particularly if the goals of superintelligent systems do not align with human interests. Altman's call for governance follows his appearance before Congress, where he advocated for severe licensing and testing requirements for AI model development. [Read More]( SCIENCE SETI Institute invites public to participate in interplanetary 'A Sign in Space' Project SETI Institute has launched the 'A Sign in Space' project, a simulated alien encounter that invites the public to participate in decoding a message transmitted from Mars to Earth. In addition, a Discord server has been established for people to share their insights and findings. 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[Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Do you support Sam Altman's call for governance of superintelligence? [Yes, it's urgent]( [Not necessary]( [It will be counterproductive]( [He mainly wants to protect his business]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Scams and fraud enabled by artificial intelligence are a concern for 86 percent of you. Only 11 percent are confident they will see through these deceptions. 61% Yes, it's a minefield 25% I'm concerned for others 11% No, I'm pretty savvy 3% Justice will prevail QUOTE OF THE DAY We need the technical capability to make a superintelligence safe. 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