AI Activist Ends 30-Day Hunger Strike, Sparking Global Conversation on AI Governance
AI activist Guido Reichstadter has ended his 30-day hunger strike outside Anthropic, a prominent AI lab. The protest, which began in early September, aimed to push for greater transparency and accountability in AI governance. Reichstadter consumed only electrolytes, vitamins, and water during his strike. He ended it to rebuild his strength and continue his fight, ensuring the protest maintained its moral power. His action drew global attention to 'AI doomers', a group warning about unsafe superintelligence. Parallel hunger strikes occurred worldwide, with protesters gathering at Google's DeepMind headquarters and other locations. Reichstadter's protest received mostly positive responses on social media, with no significant opposition noted from organisations or individuals. Anthropic, the target of Reichstadter's protest, is known for its safety-conscious approach to AI development. Guido Reichstadter's hunger strike has ended, but his call for transparency and accountability in AI governance continues. His action has sparked global conversation about the responsible development of artificial intelligence.
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