Demis Hassabis has a plan to harness AI safely
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July 14, 2026
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https://t.co/PTeDiv1b6L Demis Hassabis@demishassabisArticleA Framework for Frontier AI and the Dawning of a New AgeThis is a pivotal moment in human history. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a system that exhibits all the cognitive capabilities the brain has, is probably only a few short years away. When we...9:10 AM · Jul 14, 20262.9MViews7647641.9K1.9K11K11K13K13KRead 764 replies
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Community Sentiment
Positives
- Demis Hassabis's call for a dedicated agency to test AI safety is a step in the right direction, pushing for regulation that keeps pace with rapid advancements.
- The idea of using FINRA as a model for AI oversight indicates a serious approach to balancing innovation with safety, which many commenters see as crucial.
Concerns
- Skeptics argue that simply setting up an institution for safety feels irrelevant if AGI is just around the corner — we need action now, not future plans.
- Concerns about a slippery slope to surveillance arise, questioning how we can balance safety with civil liberties in AI governance.
- There’s a palpable distrust in the idea that technocrats can effectively manage AGI development, with many fearing that public interests will be sidelined.
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