Wattsupwiththat iconWattsupwiththatSep 27, 2026

Infinite Friction: Why the Nuclear Analogy Is Wrong for AI

In the age of powerful AI, a geopolitical plateau of strategic stability will not come in a static balance of power, negotiated in the manner of bygone nuclear doctrines.

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In the age of powerful AI, a geopolitical plateau of strategic stability will not come in a static balance of power, negotiated in the manner of bygone nuclear doctrines.

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In the age of powerful AI, a geopolitical plateau of strategic stability will not come in a static balance of power, negotiated in the manner of bygone nuclear doctrines.

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