Leading AI researchers sign a letter asking for limits on development while continuing to build more capable systems. What is the real force of such a letter?

1. 1A Ulysses contract: they're binding future selves they know will beg to be released.
2. 2A structural confession: no one can brake alone, so they're asking for an outside anchor.
3. 3An absolution request: a way to keep building with a clean conscience.
4. 4An incumbent moat: regulation by the leaders to lock in their lead.

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