Former Obama Admin Official Says It’s Time To Consider Military Strikes on Chinese Data Centers to Prevent Them From Reaching AGI
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Former Obama-era national security advisor Jacob Stokes has proposed the idea of striking Chinese data centers with military force to prevent them from developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). In a report titled "Superpowers and AGI," Stokes argues that the United States should prepare for possible military action against China's AI advancements, suggesting readiness drills that could potentially include kinetic attacks, such as bombing data centers.
While AGI remains a theoretical concept, Stokes assumes it to be inevitable and that the US could face a "laggard state" if it fails to match China's progress. He considers cyberattacks as a less risky option compared to direct military strikes, but acknowledges that AI systems also require substantial computing power from physical facilities.
Stokes warns that such an attack would significantly escalate tensions between the US and China, with unknown consequences for global security.
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