What specific mechanisms can stop companies from choosing rapid market dominance over safety during the current AI development cycle?
To stop a race to the bottom, we need to change the math for tech companies. Currently, being first matters more than being safe. We can fix this by introducing tiered licensing requirements. If a model exceeds a certain computing threshold, the developer must undergo third-party safety audits before release. This turns safety from a luxury into a legal barrier to entry.
Regulators should also consider
