User Warns AI Progress Is Accelerating Faster Than Ever: Be Wary of Rogue Agents
iruletheworldmo · x · 2026-09-17
The author argues that while GPT-2-era models clearly couldn't have wiped out the world, AI capability is now advancing far faster than ever, so one should think clearly when extrapolating — and 'be wary of rogue agents.' A personal take on AI risk and the pace of capability growth.
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