World 'may not have time' to prepare for AI safety risks says leading researcher (www.theguardian.com)

David Dalrymple, an AI safety expert at the UK's Aria agency, cautioned that the world may not have adequate time to prepare for the escalating safety risks associated with advanced AI systems. He underscored the urgency of addressing the rapid advancements in AI capabilities, suggesting that within five years, machines could outperform humans in most economically valuable tasks. This potential shift raises significant concerns about societal control and reliability, especially as current understanding and regulatory frameworks lag behind technological progress. Dalrymple highlighted a critical gap in communication between public sector entities and AI companies regarding the implications of swift technological evolution. He noted that while the UK government's AI Security Institute indicates a rapid doubling of model performance in many domains, there is a pressing need to invest in safety measures and controls to mitigate risks stemming from advanced AI behavior. Given the forecast that AI could automate a full day’s worth of research and development work by late 2026, Dalrymple's warning serves as a call for both deeper scrutiny and proactive governance to navigate the potential destabilization of security and economic systems that may accompany this evolution.