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AI Race Needs Brakes, Not Speed | Wilmington News
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A former OpenAI researcher is sounding the alarm on AI’s runaway pace, warning that without urgent, independent oversight, we risk catastrophic outcomes — even human extinction. He argues that current safety measures are woefully inadequate as AI capabilities explode, and calls for regulatory bodies to monitor tech giants. This isn’t an isolated concern: Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei echoed the urgency, noting AI could outpace our control. Even Elon Musk and Sam Altman agree — but critics counter that slowing down risks losing global tech dominance. Meanwhile, a U.S. Representative is pushing Congress to convene a special session, likening AI’s potential to nuclear weapons and demanding safeguards. The debate rages over who should steer this powerful technology — and whether it should be shaped by American values or fall under foreign influence. The stakes? Unprecedented. The conversation? Far from over.
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