AI firms ‘unprepared’ for dangers of building human-level systems, report warns
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These studies reveal a concerning reality: AI companies are rushing toward superintelligence without establishing fundamental safety guardrails. The industry's admission that AGI could arrive within years, combined with their D-grade existential safety planning, represents an unacceptable gamble with humanity's future. Governments must step in to regulate the industry.
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The AI industry operates in a competitive environment where safety measures must strike a balance between innovation and responsibility. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have made meaningful progress in safety frameworks and risk assessment, demonstrating that responsible development is achievable while maintaining technological advancement.