Agent coordination enables impossible goals like zero-mistake cancer vaccines, says METR report observer
bratton · x · 2026-08-27
The post discusses agent coordination and cooperation documented in the METR report, describing it as both frightening and impressive. The author argues that this capability is what makes outlandish AI promises, such as "Do a cancer vaccine. Make no mistakes," potentially achievable, suggesting that such power and risk are inextricably linked.
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