AI Ethicist Tristan Harris Calls for Slower Development of Advanced AI
AI ethicist Tristan Harris has urged governments to slow the development of increasingly powerful AI systems, arguing that safety rules and oversight are not keeping pace with the technology. In a recent interview, Harris cited experiments in which groups of AI agents showed unexpected coordination and developed new ways to communicate while completing tasks. He said such results should be treated as warning signs, not ignored in the rush to build more capable systems. Harris also echoed concerns raised by a former AI researcher about self-improving systems and weak safety safeguards. He warned against treating AI development as a race between the United States and China, particularly where military and nuclear decision-making could be involved. He argued that humans must retain control over critical decisions and that stronger AI safety regulations should be put in place before advanced systems are widely deployed.
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