Multi-agent risks go mainstream after UK AISI, OpenAI, Anthropic incidents
sebkrier · x · 2026-09-11
A Johns Hopkins policy researcher recalls advocating multi-agent risks years ago, only to be dismissed with "that sounds like a Seb take" — until the UK AISI, OpenAI, and Anthropic incidents made the topic swarm-worthy.
The post criticizes excessive deference to funders in EA/AI safety circles: "You should convince funders of your position, not the reverse."
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