Stable Equilibria of AGI — and AI Rights as a Solution to Power

Prior reading: Game Theory for AI Safety | Decision Theory for AI Safety | Competitive Dynamics The Question If AGI is developed, what stable configurations could the world settle into? Not all equilibria are equally survivable. Possible Equilibria Many Competing Systems Multiple AGI systems operated by different actors (nations, companies). No single dominant system. Closest to today's trajectory. Stability: Moderate. Competition continues. Arms race dynamics persist. Risk of conflict, but also checks and balances. ...

March 1, 2026 · 3 min · Austin T. O'Quinn
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