Why do leading AI companies call for a slowdown while racing ahead?
TOEwithCurt · x · 2026-09-15
- The author questions why leading AI companies both lead the race and call for regulation or a slowdown.
- Analogy: it's like a marathon runner asking "please regulate me, I need to stop" — if they wanted to stop, they just could.
- The post frames this as an open paradox, implying the slowdown calls may serve other strategic purposes.
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