1,200+ AI Researchers Urge Government to Prepare Coordinated Slowdown Mechanisms
The AI Daily Brief · rss · 2026-07-30
Over 1,200 AI researchers and executives have signed the "Pacing the Frontier" letter.
The letter calls on the US government to develop the necessary tools for a coordinated slowdown if AI progress begins accelerating beyond society's control. The AI Daily Brief podcast examines the fierce debate surrounding the letter, suggesting that this controversy might ultimately be a reason for optimism.
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