An Open Letter for the Future of AI — and the Future of Humanity
Artificial Intelligence is accelerating beyond our collective ability to govern it. It is reshaping our economies, institutions, relationships — even our understanding of truth, purpose, and what it means to be human. The choices we make now will echo for generations.
As AI becomes more powerful, more autonomous, and more deeply embedded into the fabric of society, we face a civilizational turning point — not just a technological one.
We are witnessing the rapid rise of unprecedented risks:
- The erosion of meaningful work and personal purpose
- The development of autonomous weapons outside any moral or legal framework
- The emergence of AI systems capable of deception, manipulation, and replication
- A global arms race for dominance, driven by profit and geopolitics
- The destabilization of shared truth, human connection, and identity
- Our growing dependence on systems we no longer fully understand or control
And all of this is unfolding without common consent, ethical reflection, or global oversight.
What We Are Urgently Calling For
1. A Global Pause for Reflection and Dialogue
Before the continued deployment of ever more powerful AI systems, we call for a period of deliberate, inclusive, and cross-cultural reflection...
2. The Creation of a Global Charter for the Ethical Use of AI
We call for the drafting of a Global Charter for the Ethical Use of AI...
3. A New International Architecture for AI Governance
AI transcends borders. Yet our systems of global governance remain fragmented...
This Is Not a Call to Stop Progress — It Is a Call to Guide It
We believe AI can help humanity solve its greatest challenges...
A Call Across Faiths, Cultures, and Nations
Let us act in humility. Let us act in wisdom. Let us act in hope...
We invite you to stand with us:
- In defense of life
- In pursuit of justice
- In hope for our shared future
— Bawa Jain, The Centre for Responsible Leadership
(and co-signatories across the globe)
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