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Despite initial slow progress—due to the startup’s focus on launching its first product—Shapiro emphasizes that building such a robust, safe, and participatory AI ecosystem takes time and deliberate effort. The current focus on consensus step two involves defining decision criteria and preparing proposals for community voting.
He concludes with optimism, stating that within a week, the team will finalize this phase and move toward drafting shared governance structures. The ultimate objective is to create a transparent and collaborative environment where multiple stakeholders—developers, researchers, policymakers—can work together to steer the development of AI toward positive, safe outcomes.