Advances
in
capabilities
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
are
an
existential
danger
to
all
the
people
of
the
world.
These
advances
must
be
indefinitely
stopped
via
prohibitions
on
general
AI
capability
research
as
well
as
surveillance
and
reduction
in
manufacturing
of
certain
computer
chips,
among
other
measures.
To
enforce
a
regime
that
will
allow
humanity
to
continue
to
exist,
countries
need
to
pass
appropriate
laws
and
enter
international
treaties.
The
Campaign
for
AI
Safety
announces
the
first
law
student
competition
on
this
topic.
This
competition
invites
students
from
law,
philosophy,
and
related
disciplines,
including
JD
and
PhD
students,
to
participate
in
drafting
a
treaty
on
the
moratorium
of
large-scale
AI
capabilities
research
and
development.
The
winning
treaty
may
provide
a
blueprint
for
international
governance
and
legal
structures
in
the
realm
of
AI
control.
The
competition
is
open
to
students
globally
and
is
hosted
on
the
Campaign
for
AI
Safety’s
website.
Participants
are
encouraged
to
explore
the
implications
of
AI
development
and
create
a
draft
treaty
that
embodies
the
principles
of
responsible
AI.
By
participating
in
this
competition,
law
students
have
a
remarkable
opportunity
to
make
a
lasting
impact
on
humanity’s
survival
and
contribute
their
expertise
towards
the
formulation
of
an
international
treaty
that
will
shape
the
future
of
AI
governance.
Why
participate?
-
Survival
of
our
species. -
Intellectual
Stimulation:
Engage
in
cutting-edge
research
and
legal
discourse
surrounding
the
complex
field
of
AI
safety.
This
competition
offers
an
intellectually
stimulating
platform
where
students
can
explore
the
legal,
ethical,
and
societal
implications
of
AI. -
Recognition
and
Exposure:
The
winning
draft
will
be
showcased
on
the
Campaign
for
AI
Safety’s
website,
providing
participants
with
valuable
recognition
and
exposure
in
the
field
of
AI
governance.
This
exposure
can
be
a
stepping
stone
to
future
academic
or
professional
opportunities
in
the
growing
field
of
AI
law
and
policy. -
Prizes
and
Rewards:
The
top
three
participants
will
receive
substantial
monetary
rewards.
The
winner
will
receive
a
prize
of
AUD
4000,
the
runner-up
AUD
1000,
and
the
third-place
contestant
AUD
500.
In
addition
to
the
financial
rewards,
participants
can
add
certificates
of
participation
to
their
CVs
and
online
profiles,
demonstrating
their
commitment
to
AI
safety
and
their
ability
to
contribute
to
critical
legal
discussions.
To
participate,
students
can
submit
their
draft
treaty
in
English,
with
a
maximum
length
of
10
pages,
in
Word
format.
The
submission
should
be
made
through
the
Law
Student
Competition
Submission
Form,
which
can
be
accessed
on
the
Campaign
for
AI
Safety’s
website.
Participants
are
required
to
provide
their
names
and
university
affiliations
for
proper
identification.
The
submission
deadline
for
the
competition
is
July
15,
2023.
After
the
judging
process,
the
results
will
be
announced
on
August
1,
2023,
highlighting
the
exceptional
contributions
of
the
participants.
The
panel
of
esteemed
judges
includes
both
academicians
and
legal
practitioners,
who
will
evaluate
the
draft
treaties
based
on
several
key
criteria,
including
clarity,
legality,
effectiveness,
and
comprehensiveness.
To
learn
more
about
the
competition
and
participate,
visit
the
Campaign
for
AI
Safety’s
website
at
www.campaignforaisafety.org/law-competition/
[This
article
is
sponsored
by
the
Campaign
for
AI
Safety,
an
Australian
unincorporated
association
of
people
who
are
concerned
about
the
risks
of
AI.]