AGI Requires Coordination, Not Saintly Leaders to Mitigate Existential Risks
danfaggella · x · 2026-08-18
The article argues that expecting "selfless" leadership in AGI labs is unrealistic. Current incentive structures drive an arms race where individual self-interest conflicts with global safety, as pausing development means losing the race. The solution lies not in selecting morally perfect leaders, but in establishing international AGI governance to align and channel self-interest towards positive outcomes.
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