Vitalik responds to AI data center ban proposal: A more valuable solution is to build a "pause button" capability
On December 17, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders' call to halt the construction of large data centers for AI. Vitalik stated that there is a reasonable basis for discussions about an “AI slowdown,” but he believes that instead of a simple pause, a more valuable solution would be to build a “pause button” capability—meaning that at a more critical moment in the future, it would be possible to reduce available computing power by 90%–99% within 1–2 years. At the same time, he believes it is important to distinguish between ultra-large-scale computing clusters and consumer-grade AI hardware, and he tends to support slowing down the pace and promoting more decentralized progress. However, he also pointed out that related regulatory measures could be easily circumvented and may not effectively achieve their goals.
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