# Scientists urge tighter AI controls to curb global cyber risks

https://mins.news/en/item/98644

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 20:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/13/scientists-urge-tighter-ai-controls-to-prevent-global-cyber-risks?traffic_source=rss

> More than 300 scientists from 32 countries are urging stricter safeguards for developing and testing advanced AI, including using internet-disconnected systems. They warn that weak cybersecurity could put critical infrastructure at risk. Polls cited in the report show widespread doubts about US leaders’ ability to manage AI risks.

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