Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable part of our lives, revolutionizing various industries and enhancing our capabilities. However, leading computer scientists and technologists have recently raised concerns about the potential risks associated with AI, going so far as to issue a warning of its "risk of extinction." This dire prediction has prompted a call for global action to address the dangers posed by AI, putting it on par with other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.