AI systems may soon be able to improve themselves without human involvement, a development known as recursive self-improvement.
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warns the industry lacks a brake pedal to slow or pause AI development.
Clark compared the challenge to Cold War nuclear arms control, suggesting rival AI companies must cooperate on safety.
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AI models are rapidly improving – so fast that they may soon be able to develop themselves without human involvement. That’s why Anthropic is warning the AI industry: It needs to build a “brake pedal,” or companies risk losing control of their creations.
