Stuart Russell Urges Urgent AI Regulation: 'All Warning Lights Are Flashing Red'

• Professor Stuart Russell warns governments against slow action on AI regulation at India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• He emphasizes regulation is crucial to ensure AI systems are safe and effective before widespread deployment, comparing unsafe AI to unsafe drinking water.
• Russell refutes claims that regulation can't keep pace with technology, citing medicine's enduring safety standards.
• He demands proof that AI systems are incapable of harmful actions, such as convincing a child to commit suicide or aiding terrorists.
• Russell highlights emerging risks like AI self-preservation and job displacement in sectors like customer service and legal brief preparation.