🛡 Hassabis Calls for Global AI Regulator
Google DeepMind head Demis Hassabis has called on the US to establish a new global regulatory body for AI oversight by the end of 2026. The agency is planned to be funded by the AI industry and would have the authority to conduct mandatory audits of frontier models and coordinate development slowdowns if risks are detected.
🌍 The shift toward strict government regulation could create high barriers for new players, but it would ensure safety standardization and prevent an uncontrolled AI arms race.
👤 This signals that the "Wild West" era of developing powerful models is coming to an end, which could impact the speed of new tool releases and the availability of open-source solutions.
Source 1: https://www.theverge.com/tech/965270/google-deepmind-demis-hassabis-global-ai-watchdog Source 2: https://cryptobriefing.com/google-deepmind-hassabis-us-ai-watchdog/