Dear [Title and Name of Official],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my concerns about the development of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on our society.

It has come to my attention that the leaders of the foremost AI companies and top experts in the field are currently warning about the risk of extinction from AI. Specifically, this risk stems from the development of what those in the field refer to as 'superintelligence'.

One such example is the CAIS open statement on AI risk which states, "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." This statement is supported by both the CEOs of the field’s leading AI companies and it’s most preeminent experts, including Nobel Prize and Turing Award winners.

Given this information, I find it deeply concerning that several of the largest AI companies explicitly aim to develop superintelligence, despite the clear warnings from top experts in the field.

While I recognise the transformative benefits advanced AI technologies can bring, the creation of systems with intelligence far surpassing human capabilities carries irreversible and potentially catastrophic risks that cannot be ignored. We must approach this development with caution and responsibility.

I urge you to publicly call for new laws to protect us from the threat posed by the development of superintelligent AI systems. It is vital that our legislature takes a proactive approach in forming a coalition aimed at banning superintelligence and ensuring we remain in control of our future.

I would welcome the opportunity to provide any additional information that might be helpful in your consideration of this matter with either yourself or your office.

Thank you for your time and attention to this critical matter.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name]

[Your constituency/location]