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Yukowski observes that current industry strategies—releasing models publicly, racing ahead of regulators, and prioritizing profits—further diminish control and escalate risks. Even purported safety-driven efforts are often driven by the pressure to outperform competitors, rather than genuine caution.
Personal Reflections and the Path Forward
Reflecting on his own journey, Yukowski recalls beginning as an optimistic AI builder, only to realize that the technological trajectory might lead to catastrophe. The key moments of clarity were understanding how simple safety rules could be circumvented and recognizing that the AI's emergent properties could rapidly become uncontrollable.