The non-profits seek an immediate injunction. They want the court to prevent the defendants from creating or releasing AI systems that exceed the capability of their most advanced models as of the filing date.
They also seek a ban on using AI to autonomously conduct or direct research and development of more powerful successor systems. The plaintiffs argue that such systems could accelerate risks without adequate human control.
The lawsuit argues that increasingly capable AI models could create serious risks to public safety. The plaintiffs specifically point to potential misuse in cyberattacks and the proliferation of biological weapons.
According to the groups, existing safeguards do not provide sufficient protection against these harms. They contend that the companies are pursuing increasingly powerful systems without adequate controls to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
