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AI Pacing Debate: US-China Coordination and Incentive Structures

The author explores the concept of 'pacing the frontier' in AI development, particularly in the context of US-China relations. The post questions whether slowing down China's AI progress would foster international coordination or create ill will, potentially hindering cooperation. It delves into how individual incentives and biases, such as those related to an upcoming IPO or venture capital investments, can influence perceptions of AI risk and safety. AI

IMPACT Explores how national and corporate incentives might shape AI development pace and international cooperation.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing AI policy and international relations, not a direct announcement or event.

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AI Pacing Debate: US-China Coordination and Incentive Structures

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Akshay Iyer ·

    What pacing the frontier means for China

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dario's recent post on pacing the frontier mentioned how slowing down China more would help with international coordination. It seemed counter-intuitive, surely sabotaging their efforts would create badwill, but it may give the US more leve…