Abdul El-Sayed says public oversight needed on AI to avoid serving "interests of a few against the well-being of a many"

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Abdul El-Sayed warns that AI development is outpacing safety measures.
He calls for public oversight to ensure AI serves the public good, not just a few.
El-Sayed proposes turning AI companies into public trusts with democratic representation.
He advocates for a public agency focused on AI safety and establishing AI 'no-go' zones.
Concerns about AI risks have been echoed by figures like Dario Amodei and Elon Musk.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox agrees that the federal government needs a larger role in AI regulation.
El-Sayed suggests a pause on frontier AI research until safety can be ensured.

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