Hassabis Says AI Regulation Must Be Dynamic

Chris_Armstrong · x · 2026-07-13

Demis Hassabis believes that static AI regulation will become outdated before it is even written.

He describes the current landscape as a "prisoner's dilemma": those who slow down releases for safety risk falling behind in the competition, while a "release first, ask later" mentality creates a race to the bottom.

He advocates for more dynamic, agile regulation that adjusts promptly to the latest advancements, otherwise it will fail to keep pace with technological evolution and real-world risks.

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