In a recent policy paper, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and other notable technology leaders argue against a U.S. push for controlling superintelligent AI. The paper warns that such a strategy could provoke retaliatory actions, notably from China, which may manifest in cyberattacks that threaten global stability. Co-authored by influential figures, the paper critiques the growing sentiment in Washington that a government-backed AGI development effort is vital for maintaining U.S. technological superiority, likening it to a dangerous nuclear arms race scenario.
In the opinion of Schmidt, Wang, and Hendrycks, the U.S. is in something of an AGI standoff not dissimilar to mutually assured destruction.
An aggressive bid by the U.S. to control superintelligent AI systems could prompt retaliation from China, potentially destabilizing international relations.
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