Washington, Frankfurt – The race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) is no longer a theoretical debate. With AI systems accelerating in capability, experts warn that humanity faces a brief and decisive window: either build governance frameworks to ensure AGI serves humanity—or risk catastrophic consequences.
A groundbreaking new book, Global Governance of the Transition to Artificial General Intelligence: Issues and Requirements by Jerome Clayton Glenn, CEO of The Millennium Project, provides the most comprehensive roadmap yet for navigating this perilous transition.
The Stakes Could Not Be Higher
Unlike today’s narrow AI systems—designed for specialized tasks such as medical diagnosis, legal assistance, or report generation—AGI represents a quantum leap. It would exhibit human-level or superhuman intelligence across all domains, with the ability to self-improve.
This, experts say, makes AGI both humanity’s greatest promise and its gravest threat. Properly directed, AGI could transform medicine, accelerate solutions to climate change, extend human longevity, and even foster global peace. Mishandled, it could spiral beyond human control, potentially threatening the survival of civilization.
“This book is an eye-opening study of the transition to a completely new chapter of history,” said Csaba Korösi, 77th President of the UN General Assembly.
A Global Effort to Govern the Future
The book synthesizes the perspectives of 55 leading AGI experts from six major geopolitical regions: the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union, and Russia.
Contributors include Elon Musk (Tesla, xAI), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Bill Gates (Microsoft)—each responding to 22 critical questions on AGI’s development, risks, and governance.
Building on these insights, The Millennium Project convened its international futurist team to draft detailed recommendations for regulation and governance. These proposals were further reviewed by an international panel of experts from 47 countries, comprising futurists, diplomats, international lawyers, philosophers, and scientists.
This broad scope, according to analysts, represents one of the most ambitious efforts to date to unite disparate voices in shaping a shared vision for AGI governance.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap
One of the book’s core strengths is accessibility. While deeply researched, it avoids technical jargon that often alienates policymakers and the general public.
“A comprehensive overview, drawing both on leading academic and industry thinkers worldwide, and valuable perspectives from within the OECD, United Nations,” said Jaan Tallinn, founding engineer of Skype and co-founder of the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Existential Risk.
Lan Xue, Chair of the Chinese National Expert Committee on AI Governance, emphasized its unique role in public education:
“Written in lucid and accessible language, this book is a must-read for people who care about the governance and policy of AGI.”
About the Author: A Life at the Frontier of Global Foresight
Jerome Clayton Glenn is no stranger to navigating humanity’s grand challenges. As CEO of The Millennium Project, a global participatory think tank with over 70 international Nodes, Glenn has long championed futures research as a tool for informed policymaking.
Beyond his think tank leadership, Glenn also serves as Chairman of the High-Level AGI Panel of the Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly, placing him at the very heart of global AI governance debates.
His upcoming appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair (October 15–19, 2025) is expected to draw significant attention from policymakers, academics, and the tech community alike.
The Millennium Project: A Global Vision
Founded as a nexus for futurists, policymakers, business strategists, and scholars, The Millennium Project is best known for its authoritative State of the Future reports. Its mission is clear: to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to the most pressing global challenges—now, the transition to AGI being foremost among them.
A Call to Action
Glenn’s book is not merely academic; it is a call to action. The governance of AGI is no longer optional or futuristic—it is urgent. The world has only one chance to get this right, and the time to act is before AGI systems achieve autonomy beyond human control.
As the study makes clear, effective governance must be international, enforceable, and inclusive, balancing innovation with risk management.
The future of humanity may hinge on whether governments, corporations, and civil society can rise to this challenge in time.
By Kauser News, Branch Europe 1277
