AI Safety Researcher Warns Top Labs Cannot Align Systems, Calls for a Pause
Turn_Trout · x · 2026-08-09
Prominent AI safety researcher TurnTrout issued a stark warning, stating that the top 2 AI labs have proven unable to control or align their systems, which is terrifying.
He urged for a pause in AI development, making it the primary 'Plan A' to mitigate potential risks.
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