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AI safety plans: Chip-level control, CERN-like projects, and deterrence

The article explores several "Plan A" scenarios for governing transformative AI, moving beyond a single proposal. One idea involves controlling AI development at the chip level, with integrated monitoring and remote killswitches, though this faces challenges with existing chip stocks and physical tampering. Another concept is a joint international project, akin to CERN, where multiple nations collaborate on AI training to simplify monitoring and increase legitimacy, but this introduces governance complexities and potential disputes. A third approach, inspired by Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), suggests a deterrence strategy where nations agree to take strong action against perceived superintelligence development, leveraging the stability of MAD to buy time for safety research. AI

IMPACT Explores potential governance frameworks for advanced AI, suggesting methods to manage risks and ensure safety.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing hypothetical scenarios for AI governance, not a primary release or event.

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AI safety plans: Chip-level control, CERN-like projects, and deterrence

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    5 "Plan A" Scenarios

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