The relevant parts of the USG are mostly run by Musk and Vance nowadays, who have already decided either that they've found the solution to alignment (curiosity, or whatever Musk is spouting nowadays), or that AI safety is about wokeness. They're not going to change their minds.
What's the basis for each part of these statements? I was curious for more elaboration on Musk in particular, since as far as I can tell he's demonstrated pro-AI regulation stances prior to 2025.
My impression is that Musk's behavior is incoherent at the best of times. IIRC, he did support SB 1047. But he seems perfectly willing to stand aside now as Trump repels Biden's Executive Act and JD Vance spouts accelerationist anti-regulation rhetoric at the Paris AI Safety Summit. He seems to aim to win the AGI race instead, thinking misalignment risks aren't a concern/are solved.
What's the basis for each part of these statements? I was curious for more elaboration on Musk in particular, since as far as I can tell he's demonstrated pro-AI regulation stances prior to 2025.