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Musk and other analysts highlight that many of the actors involved—technologists, investors, and corporate leaders—have personal stakes in portraying AI as an inevitable revolutionary force. This narrative encourages massive investment, competitive race dynamics, and a rush to deployment, often at the expense of thorough safety testing.
The intense competition to develop AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)—an intelligence surpassing human capabilities—creates a compelling incentive for companies and nations to accelerate their projects, potentially neglecting safety measures. As Musk points out, those leading the race may do so in their own self-interest, sometimes misrepresenting progress or downplaying risks.