Jan Leike: time to change the rules of the scaling race may be running out
janleike · x · 2026-09-11
In a follow-up post, Jan Leike warns there is still time — 'maybe not a lot' — to change the rules of the scaling race. He argues AI will keep improving rapidly and stakes will rise, that without pacing mechanisms applying to everyone, companies are incentivized to accelerate or risk commercial failure, and that society should be more patient to reduce risks.
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