If slowing down AI means your geopolitical rivals reach AGI first, is slowing down still the responsible choice?

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The community is debating the 'alignment vs. acceleration' paradox in a global context. The core issue is that safety regulations in one country may simply hand the AGI crown to a geopolitical rival with fewer ethical guardrails. This creates a dangerous race to the bottom where speed is prioritized over safety to ensure strategic survival.