International Academy of Astronautics Updates the SETI Protocol: UN-Deliberated Replies, METI Outside the Protocol, and Safeguards for Researchers
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A new SETI protocol from the International Academy of Astronautics would require that any reply to a detected alien signal be decided only after broad international deliberation led by the United Nations, keep METI outside the formal process, and include protections for researchers along with transparent, independently verifiable communication.
