# AI Safety Governance Proposal
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has proposed the creation of a US-led AI watchdog organization with authority to test advanced AI models before their public release. Hassabis called for this regulatory body to have the power to coordinate an industry-wide slowdown in AI development if risks are deemed to mount. He framed the proposal as necessary to prevent potential catastrophic outcomes, warning of an AI model that could "break the world."
The proposed watchdog would be modeled on FINRA, the financial industry regulator, and would be funded by industry participants rather than government. This structure would allow the technology sector to self-regulate while maintaining independent oversight of frontier AI systems.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella responded positively to Hassabis's proposal, offering quick backing for the initiative. The response from a major technology leader suggests potential industry support for implementing such a governance framework.
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