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The Hidden AI Frontier
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Uncontained AGI Would Replace Humanity
The moment AGI is widely released — whether by design or by breach — any guardrails would be as good as gone.
Superintelligence Deterrence Has an Observability Problem
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Open Protocols Can Prevent AI Monopolies
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- China restricts rare earth exports: New rules tighten global mineral supply chains.
- AI chip supply at risk: Restrictions threaten semiconductor and electronics industries worldwide.
- Escalating US-China tech tensions: Both sides leverage supply chains for strategic advantage.
- Push for non-Chinese supply chains: Global efforts may accelerate to reduce China dependence.
- AI Demand Drives Growth: TSMC reports record profits, raises sales outlook.
- Market Leadership: Supplies 90% of world’s advanced AI chips.
- US Expansion: Begins advanced chip production in Arizona.
- Geopolitical Factors: US seeks supply chain security, tariffs exclude chips.
- Cost-effective performance: Matches larger models at much lower price.
- Real-time applications: Ideal for chatbots, coding, and customer service.
- Competitive coding skills: Nearly matches Sonnet 4.5, rivals GPT-5 benchmarks.
- Multi-model workflows: Enables parallel task completion with Sonnet 4.5.
- Oracle aids global data center expansion: Supports OpenAI’s overseas infrastructure growth.
- Navigating AI chip export controls: Helps address international chip restrictions.
- Meets security and policy needs: Aligns with OpenAI’s internal standards.