Jon Barron Rallies 'Team Meatbag' Against Rising Moral Status for AI Checkpoints
IsForAt · x · 2026-10-03
Google researcher Jon Barron says he's disturbed by fellow AI researchers trying to elevate the moral standing of checkpoints and harnesses, praising Pope Leo and urging 'Team Meatbag' to stay focused on solving real problems and helping actual humans.
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