American students walked out of class to demand an AI freeze.
College and high school students in several US cities walked out of class on Tuesday. The group Irreplaceable wants AI development paused until public oversight and safety rules are in place. Marchers rallied outside OpenAI offices in San Francisco and New York, and organizers say more actions will follow.
Why it mattersStudents are no longer just AI's users but a loud voice in how it is governed. Teachers may hear the same demands in class as schools decide how far AI should go.
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