Terence Tao urges AI slowdown; critics say 'math moving too fast' is the weakest argument
ctjlewis · x · 2026-09-20
Mathematician Terence Tao argued AI development must slow down, calling the current pace insane and unnecessary. A reply from @uubzu pushed back, saying "math is happening uncomfortably quickly" is one of the least persuasive reasons to slow AI. The exchange highlights the ongoing clash between safety-minded deceleration and accelerationist views.
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