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As AI continues to advance, the landscape surrounding its development remains precarious. The recent upheaval at OpenAI serves as a case study in the complexities of power dynamics within the field. Hanson perceives the internal conflict at OpenAI as a struggle between cautious and rapid AI development advocates. The implications of this struggle may indicate a trend toward less restraint in the face of AI advancement.
Hanson acknowledges the current surge in regulation and concern surrounding AI, surmising that humanity must reach human-level AI before a potential halt in innovation—a "great pause." If this pause occurs, it could significantly delay advancements for centuries.