"But China" is a legitimate concern in AI pacing debates, says Wildeford
peterwildeford · x · 2026-09-11
AI safety researcher Peter Wildeford argues that "But China" is a very legitimate issue that must be addressed in any AI pacing proposal — but it should not be weaponized to shut down all debate.
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