Escalating AI Arms Race and the Risks of Amplifying Superintelligence's Existential Dangers

In an interview with The Guardian, Bengio raised concerns about the potential implications of advancements made by DeepSeek in a field traditionally controlled by the US. He cautioned that in a competitive atmosphere, organizations might overlook safety protocols under the false assumption of being in the lead. Bengio underscored the necessity of national regulations to mandate that AI companies demonstrate the safety of agentic models prior to their development. He pointed out that existing approaches fall short in ensuring these systems do not pose risks to individuals or become adversarial.