Reason iconReasonSep 24, 2026

Half the Public Wants To Pause AI. Would Regulation Actually Make It Safer?

A new poll finds widespread support for slowing advanced AI, but government controls could create risks of their own.

Half the Public Wants To Pause AI. Would Regulation Actually Make It Safer?

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A new poll finds widespread support for slowing advanced AI, but government controls could create risks of their own.

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