AI safety field has 'clustered and ossified', argues reflection piece worth reading
JacquesThibs · x · 2026-09-06
The author recommends a shortform post by Alex Mallen for anyone in the AI safety field: over the last few years the field has clustered and ossified in some respects, and it's worth reflecting on its current state and how it got there.
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