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Butterick: AI companies must follow existing laws, not need new ones

Butterick warns open-weight AI models already pose damage risks independent of new research

1 Sep 21 · 4d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1

Butterick notes that even a halt to new AI research would not eliminate risk, since open-weight language models already in circulation are powerful enough to cause widespread damage if misused by motivated actors. This undermines the practical feasibility of a 'shut it down' approach.

Butterick warns open-weight AI models already pose damage risks independent of new research
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“Big Al needs to follow all current laws — just like everyone else. So far — they haven't.”

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Matthew Butterick Author, designer, programmer, lawyer; AI copyright lawsuit pioneer

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