The statement said that as the world’s leading AI companies near the ability to automate AI research, there is a risk that they could lose control of the resulting systems. The statement, “Pacing the Frontier,” was published with organizational support from independent nonprofits Guidelight AI Standards and Encode AI, according to the website on which it is posted. Other efforts around AI safety have been announced in recent days. Nvidia announced Monday (July 27) that it is leading 36 other companies in an AI safety coalition focused on open models. For all PYMNTS AI coverage, subscribe to the daily AI Newsletter.