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“And maybe the most profound thing that I agree with is with Stuart [Russell], that the current path is untenable. and that the sooner that the industry recognizes that, the better.”

Report from the Vatican, paragraph 17.

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Marcus agrees with Stuart Russell that the current path is untenable, and says the sooner the industry recognizes that, the better.

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  • stated as agreement with Stuart Russell (their words)
  • 'maybe the most profound thing' he agrees with (their words)

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Marcus on AI, Report from the Vatican, paragraph 17.

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We read this wording on 2026-11-09. The post may have been edited after 2026-10-31.

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  • : Marcus on AI, Report from the Vatican

    And maybe the most profound thing that I agree with is with Stuart [Russell], that the current path is untenable. and that the sooner that the industry recognizes that, the better.

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    2026-10-31
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