AI Expert Pushes Back on Altman's Singularity Claim: We Still Have Control
S_OhEigeartaigh · x · 2026-07-28
AI safety expert Seán O hEigeartaigh recently pushed back against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's claim that we are currently in the singularity.
He noted that this is more than just a debate over definitions; it's about practical safety strategies:
- Window of Control: Before the actual singularity is reached, humans still have the ability to steer and change the course of AI development. Once the singularity is crossed, humans may entirely lose control over AI.
- Stronger Oversight: He calls for greater involvement and oversight from governments and third-party auditors.
- Global Conversation: He emphasizes the urgent need for global conversations to collectively decide the future of AI, rather than leaving it in the hands of a few tech giants.
Related event: Sam Altman Claims Singularity Is Here, Gary Marcus and Experts Push Back(17 posts)→
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