Prince Harry Calls for Urgent AI Development Slowdown at CGI Forum

In his first public appearance in the United States since relocating back to the United Kingdom, Prince Harry used a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) gathering in New York to demand an immediate deceleration of artificial-intelligence development. He warned that “technology is moving on.

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Harry’s remarks follow a 2024 CGI speech in which he targeted “dangerously powerful” social-media conglomerates. The duke has repeatedly highlighted the harmful impact of digital platforms on young people, and his latest address expands that focus to generative-AI tools. The appearance comes shortly after the Sussex family’s return to the UK and a royal letter designating them as “private citizens,” underscoring the broader public-interest dimension of his advocacy.

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• A worker at Anthropic estimated the probability of AI-driven human extinction within ten years at greater than 10 %.

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• Harry praised recent global efforts to restrict children’s access to social media and called for AI innovation that prioritizes trust and safety.

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Prince Harry framed his call as a response to “the ultimate sygophant” nature of AI that seeks not only attention but personal attachment. He criticized tech companies for distancing themselves from responsibility, suggesting they “blame parents and children” instead of addressing safety gaps. The duke emphasized that even developers are warning about capability outpacing control, urging policymakers and industry leaders to act before irreversible harm occurs.

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• “Social media learned how to capture our attention. AI is learning how to enter our relationships,” — Prince Harry — Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

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