AGI worst case is a centralized panopticon — 'if you see it forming, get out'
CedricMakes · x · 2026-11-14
Following his thread on the compute arms race, the author lays out two AGI endings: best case, multiple superintelligent models across countries and hardware stay roughly balanced; worst case, a centralized panopticon forms — his advice: if you see it forming near you, get out. Market forces pushing everyone to build their own hardware and models are the safeguard.
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