IAA Updates SETI Post-Detection Protocols Under Prof. Michael Garrett: Independent Verification, No-Reply Policy, and UN-led International Consultation

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Led by Professor Michael Garrett and ratified by the International Academy of Astronautics, the updated SETI rules require independent verification of any potential signals, prohibit any public reply without UN consultation, expand the search to infrared and optical signals, protect researchers from harassment, and create a permanent post-detection body to study societal implications with formal announcements coordinated through the United Nations.