The AI Race Dilemma: Even Rational Actors Lead to Irrational Outcomes
ventblanc · reddit · 2026-08-14
Reddit user ventblanc argues that AI safety cannot be solved by corporate responsibility alone. Even with rational actors, the prisoner's dilemma drives acceleration, leading to collectively irrational outcomes. Safety slows development while technical power brings immediate benefits, risks are socialized. Calls for common rules, independent audits, and verifiable international agreements.
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