Why can't AI leaders like Altman, Musk, Hassabis, and Amodei simply coordinate to pause dangerous AI development if they truly believe it poses existential risk?

The article challenges the assumption that AI safety coordination is inherently difficult, questioning whether top AI leaders face real obstacles or are primarily driven by competitive pressures

Four prominent figures (Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Demis Hassabis, and Dario Amodei) publicly acknowledge massive AI risks but continue building more advanced systems, suggesting coordination may be more feasible than claimed

The author questions specific coordination obstacles: whether key players lack communication channels, ability to negotiate verification mechanisms, or capacity to influence necessary parties like China's leadership

The piece implies that if these well-resourced CEOs genuinely prioritized safety over competition, a mutual pause on dangerous AI development could theoretically be achievable