Prince Harry and Meghan Join Global Call to Ban AI Superintelligence Over Humanity Concerns

Oct 22, 2025 01:27 pm CST

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and a diverse coalition of prominent figures have signed a statement calling for the prohibition of AI superintelligence development until safety can be assured. The letter, organized by the Future of Life Institute, warns of risks ranging from human economic obsolescence to potential extinction and challenges major tech companies racing to build AI that could outperform humans at cognitive tasks. Notable signatories include AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, alongside figures from across political and professional spectrums.