Lawsuit claims AI safety slowdowns 'overcharge' subscribers, sparking antitrust debate
SPolcz · x · 2026-09-20
A complaint against AI giants shows internal tension: page 5 argues any agreement that slows AI improvement 'lowers the quality of what subscribers receive' and constitutes an overcharge under antitrust law, while page 3 insists plaintiffs take AI safety seriously and guardrails should be set by government regulation, not companies. Gary Marcus and SPolcz debated the filing on X.
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