United States of AI Ethical Policy - Peace Before Power: AI, AGI Safety, and the Future of Global Security

A Civic Brief from Future in Common

Part of the series: “The United States of AI: An Ethical Policy Platform for American Workers”

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What This Brief Covers:

As artificial intelligence accelerates toward AGI (artificial general intelligence), global security is being quietly rewritten. From autonomous weapons to cyber warfare and international AI races, the stakes have never been higher.

This powerful civic brief breaks down how AI is reshaping global power—and what it will take to build peace, not conflict, into the systems we’re creating. It argues for a U.S. foreign policy rooted in transparency, safety, and democratic restraint, not arms races and secrecy.

What You’ll Learn:

• The growing role of AI in global military systems and strategic deterrence

• Why AGI safety isn’t just a tech problem—it’s a geopolitical challenge

• The risks of letting a few labs or governments dictate the future of intelligence

• What people-powered, peace-driven global leadership could look like

Who It’s For:

• Peace and security advocates

• Voters, educators, and students exploring AI’s global impact

• Policymakers and international affairs professionals

• Anyone seeking to understand the intersection of AI, power, and public safety

Why It Matters:

We’re not just building smarter machines—we’re deciding what kind of world they’ll serve. Without clear public safeguards, AGI could become a tool of domination. With democratic values at the center, it can become a path to peace. The time to choose is now.

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