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The Case for (Temporarily) Unplugging A.I.

When I first heard calls for a pause on the development of advanced A.I., I was skeptical of the benefits. Now, I fear we are running out of time.

Tristan Harris, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Humane Technology.
Tristan Harris, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Humane Technology. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
Baratunde Thurston
May 29, 2023

Earlier this month, I boarded The Scarlet Lady, a 900 foot, 17-deck cruise ship off the coast of Miami, with 2,500 other conference-goers, to take part in Summit at Sea, a floating creative festival slash personal development gathering. I’ve been a part of the Summit community since 2012, having attended and spoken at many events over the past decade. The cruise is usually a laid back event, offering yoga, meditation, and lectures on everything from cutting-edge medical tech to psychedelics, along with meetups for environmentalists and web3 enthusiasts.