Halvar Flake lays out AI's dual risks: proliferation vs concentration
basedjensen · x · 2026-09-13
In a thread, Halvar Flake frames AI risks in two categories: proliferation risks (bad actors gaining access to powerful models) and concentration risks (people restricting others while believing they do good), arguing AI carries both. Peers are recommending the thread as a substantive philosophical take on AI risk and governance.
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