International Academy of Astronautics Updates Extraterrestrial Life Guidelines: Emphasizing Verification, Consensus, and Responsible Public Communication

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Michael Garrett led the Paris-based International Academy of Astronautics in updating its guidelines so any potential extraterrestrial life is verified and announced only after consensus, expands the evidence base beyond radio signals, includes safeguards for scientists and a post-detection committee, and requires reporting first to the scientific community, then to the United Nations, and finally to the public.