Closing Remarks — Stuart Russell | IASEAI '26

In the closing remarks of IASEAI '26, Stuart Russell, President Pro Tem of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI and Professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley, reflects on two days of discussions on the future of artificial intelligence and the global effort to ensure it is developed safely and ethically. Russell highlights several key issues raised during the conference, including the debate over AI companies’ safety commitments, growing geopolitical tensions around the military use of AI, and the emergence of public concern about the role of AI in replacing human work. He also points to the possibility of a broader social movement seeking to reclaim human agency in a world increasingly shaped by AI technologies. Looking ahead, Russell emphasizes the importance of collaboration across the IASEAI community, including the organization’s growing global network of affiliates and its partnership with UNESCO to advance responsible AI governance worldwide.  IASEAI brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world working to ensure that advanced AI systems operate safely and ethically for the benefit of humanity. 📍 Recorded at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris #AISafety #EthicalAI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #IASEAI