Bomb Chinese data centers to prevent development of AGI, says Former Obama Admin Official — nothing says ‘competition breeds innovation’ like blowing up your rivals

A former Obama administration official has proposed a drastic solution to the potential threat of China developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): bombing Chinese data centers. Jacob Stokes, in a document titled "Superpowers and AGI," suggests that if China obtains AGI before the United States, the US government should prepare for this scenario.

Stokes outlines a range of strategies, including cyberattacks, sabotage, and bombing China's data centers. He argues that cyberattacks might not provoke significant retaliation, while bombings would be a last resort, effectively declaring war. Stokes highlights the potential dangers of AGI in the wrong hands, such as malicious cyberattacks or weapon development.

He also questions the US's ability to use AGI responsibly if China cannot be trusted with it. The article raises concerns about verifying China's AGI development and the possibility of China retaliating against US data centers for self-preservation. The piece concludes by pondering whether the US should examine its own capabilities and trustworthiness in handling AGI technology.