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The conversation then shifts to the competitive landscape in AI development. Yampolsky highlights a scenario in which billionaires at the helm of AI labs are incentivized to push forward unchecked for the sake of progress and personal gain. He describes this situation as akin to a "prisoner’s dilemma" where, although it would be beneficial for all to pause and investigate safety metrics for AI technologies, no one wants to be the first to stop advancing.
He argues that government intervention could alleviate some pressures, yet he is skeptical about the efficacy of regulatory measures. He suggests that regulations may simply be "security theater." They appear to create a false sense of safety while bureaucratic processes overshadow meaningful action.