🧩 Philosophy Oct 12, 2026 · Justin Weinberg

Is a “Hardwired Pause” of AI Possible?

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Is a “Hardwired Pause” of AI Possible?
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Various parties concerned about the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) pose to humanity have called for a pause in its development. But such a call faces a difficult collective action problem.



Can it be solved?











I have been skeptical (and suggested an alternate type of approach to AI safety here). But a new report argues that a pause is indeed possible.



Drafted by the Working Group on AI Pause Feasibility, an interdisciplinary group led by statistician William Fithian and p

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