The International Academy of Astronautics Updates Guidelines for Communication with Extraterrestrial Civilizations

The International Academy of Astronautics recently updated its code of conduct for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The core point is: if humanity were to receive a signal from an alien civilization in the future, no individual, institution, or country may respond on its own without global consultation. This new rule was revised on the basis of the original guidelines, emphasizing that suspected signals must first undergo multiple rounds of crossverification. Only after they are confirmed should they be disclosed to the United Nations, the scientific community, and the public. At the same time, the original data must be preserved, the relevant frequency bands protected, and an international coordination mechanism established. The article notes that the scientific community remains cautious about whether to respond to alien signals mainly because the unknown risks are difficult to assess. Meanwhile, AIgenerated fabrications and the rapid spread of information have also increased the risk of false alarms, rumors, and loss of control over public opinion, making strict verification and global consensus even more necessary.