Will Yager on Governments and labs should build the c…

Will Yager

AI researcher at Anthropic.

Like splitting the atom, AI holds the potential for both immense benefit and immense risk. The world should take the time to do this right.

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Personal comment published with “Pacing the Frontier,” a July 2026 statement from 1,273 employees of frontier AI companies.

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Governments and labs should build the capability for a global slowdown of frontier AI development in case it's needed

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AI Verified The verified comment frames AI’s risks and says the world should take time to do it right, strongly supporting capability to deliberately slow frontier development when needed. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Quote supports taking time to address AI’s risks; for on a global-slowdown capability matches the recorded answer. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

Slow down AI development

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AI Verified Full-claim match: the quote addresses AI development/capability growth and a slower pace, pause, halt, or explicit rejection/mixed position. Evidence: Like splitting the atom, AI holds the potential for both immense benefit and immense risk. The world should take the time to do this right. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2d ago

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AI Verified Recorded for matches the quote's stance on slowing AI development. Evidence: Like splitting the atom, AI holds the potential for both immense benefit and immense risk. The world should take the time to do this right. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2d ago

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AI Verified Pacing the Frontier July 2026 page publishes this exact comment immediately above Will Yager’s name. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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