The 2028 presidential primaries could be crucial for AI outcomes

The twenty twenty-eight presidential primaries could be a pivotal moment for the future of artificial intelligence, according to a post by Seth Herd on LessWrong. Herd argues that because the American public is increasingly concerned about AI, the next president could have the political mandate to slow development and enforce safety measures. He suggests that the real choice for AI governance will happen during the primaries, urging advocates to identify or recruit candidates who are genuinely aware of existential AI risks. This effort, Herd says, is necessary because the executive branch has the historical capacity to act decisively in matters of collective security.

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