In a scramble, verification relies on spies and satellites, not fancy tech
peterwildeford · x · 2026-08-20
In a crisis scenario, verification mechanisms will rely on tools the government already trusts: spies, satellites, inspections, and export data. Since RSI-capable training runs happen in only a few data centers, the strategy is to closely watch those. The post outlines Phase 1 mechanics, including a 'Pacing Charter' for frontier US AI companies.
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