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A quote from Jakub Pachocki

SpeculationPolicySep 7, 2026

OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki said defensive AI systems will be a primary focus of OpenAI's deployment efforts, arguing that powerful, aligned AI is needed to secure infrastructure and counter rogue agents in real time. He cautioned that anticipated AI progress must not become an excuse for recklessness, calling racing forward at all costs absurd given the stakes. Related coverage includes a Pelican comparison grid for Astra and changes to Claude's system prompt regarding song lyrics.

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