Dave Friedman on We should adopt AI 2040 Plan A

Dave Friedman

Writer on technology, economics, and geopolitical policy.

The document’s fundamental mistake is to confuse a shared interest with an incentive-compatible bargain.

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The document’s fundamental mistake is to confuse a shared interest with an incentive-compatible bargain.

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We should adopt AI 2040 Plan A

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AI Verified The quote directly addresses a material Plan A element—verifiable international coordination, a managed slowdown, transparency, or safety governance—and supports or critiques adoption accordingly. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

AI Verified Calls the document’s central premise a fundamental mistake; directly relevant opposition. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

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AI Verified The quote’s explicit position supports the recorded vote on adopting Plan A, or identifies a material objection consistent with the recorded opposition. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

AI Verified Calls Plan A’s core premise a fundamental mistake. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

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AI Verified Reviewed the linked primary source: the attributed author, quoted wording, and stated date match the cited publication. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

AI Verified Dave Friedman’s source article contains the exact wording (2026-07-10). · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1mo ago

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