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An ambitious initiative leveraging artificial intelligence to prepare humanity for potential contact with extraterrestrial intelligence is gaining traction. The proposal, dubbed ‘Orbital AI’ and coupled with a ‘One Earth Clause,’ outlines a framework for responsible engagement with any future cosmic neighbors. ‘Orbital AI’ envisions a space-based AI system monitoring Earth’s biosphere and mitigating global risks in a transparent manner. The ‘One Earth Clause’ is a proposed planetary agreement emphasizing unity, sustainability, transparency, and equitable benefits in all interactions with extraterrestrial life. Key AI challenges identified include developing orbital machine learning, establishing universal translation tools, creating tamper-proof governance AI, and defining metrics for civilizational readiness. The overarching objective is to present a unified and responsible face to the universe, ensuring humanity is a civilization ‘worth hearing’ if and when first contact occurs. The initiative originated as a discussion on Reddit, where further details can be found.