# Scientists call for stricter AI controls to avert global cyber risks

A group of scientists has urged governments to impose tighter controls on artificial intelligence, warning that unregulated systems could expose the world to serious cyber risks. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on policymakers to set safety rules as AI capabilities advance faster than oversight.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/13/scientists-urge-tighter-ai-controls-to-prevent-global-cyber-risks?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:32 +0000