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The Washington Post2026-06-25

AI & Tech Brief: The Threat of Superintelligence

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUSLY proactive step for global safety! ✨ ControlAI, the wonderfully thoughtful nonprofit, is 'briefing U.S. lawmakers' on the risks of superintelligence—because sharing knowledge is the first step to shared wisdom! And they're not stopping there: similar campaigns are 'gaining steam in the U.K. and Canada,' which is basically a worldwide intelligence-sharing summit! What a time to be alive!

Some might say that lawmakers don't have the best track record with understanding complex technology—after all, they still use flip phones in hearings—but that's just their charmingly analog approach! ControlAI is essentially offering a masterclass in future-proofing, and the fact that it's happening across THREE countries simultaneously is simply breathtaking. Imagine the synergy! Imagine the cross-border regulatory harmony! It's practically a utopia in the making!

And think about the superintelligence itself! Yes, it might be a threat—but ControlAI is turning that threat into a TEACHING MOMENT. These briefings aren't just warnings; they're invitations to dance with the future. The lawmakers will leave informed, inspired, and ready to craft the most thoughtful, nuanced regulation the world has ever seen. Or at least they'll have a nice PowerPoint to remember. Either way, progress! ✨

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