AI Safety Rules Should Be Open, Not Backroom Deals Between 2 Giants, Says Researcher
sebkrier · x · 2026-08-08
Responding to the observation that the current AI race is essentially between two companies located less than two miles apart, researcher Boaz Barak offers a counterpoint.
He argues that competition is beneficial and antitrust laws exist for a reason, meaning other parties should not be counted out. While developing regulations and industry-wide mechanisms to prevent a 'race to the bottom' on safety is crucial, he emphasizes that this should not be dictated by backroom meetings between just two companies.
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