I have a horrible feeling the government getting involved is going to turn ASI into a repeat of nuclear energy

Concerns are rising that government intervention in AI development, particularly regarding Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), could lead to an outright ban or de-facto halt, mirroring the trajectory of nuclear energy. While acknowledging X-risk and the need for alignment research, some fear that growing anti-AI sentiment, exemplified by proposals like Bernie's superintelligence ban, could stifle human progress. There's a sentiment that allowing researchers to continue their work unimpeded is the only way to achieve a positive outcome, hoping that legislative bodies move slowly enough to avoid detrimental interference.

This discussion uniquely frames government involvement in AI as a potential repeat of nuclear energy's stalled progress, unlike other debates focusing solely on regulation.