Connor Leahy
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The creation of recursive self-improving loops, so an AI system that can build the next generation of AI system, which itself can build an even more powerful AI, which can build a more powerful AI, et cetera, et cetera, is the most likely candidate for the point we lose control,”
Connor Leahy · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Leahy told TechCrunch that recursive self-improving loops are the most likely candidate for the point humanity loses control of AI.
“It’s very hard to imagine shutting that down before it’s too late.”
Connor Leahy · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Leahy said it is very hard to imagine shutting down recursive self-improvement before it is too late.
“It’s not a weapon, even. It’s an adversary.”
Connor Leahy · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Leahy characterized superintelligence as an adversary rather than a weapon or tool.
“Superintelligence is not a tool,”
Connor Leahy · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Leahy said superintelligence is not a tool.
“must be regulated and prevented.”
Connor Leahy · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Leahy noted that U.K. legislation points to recursive self-improvement as a precursor to superintelligence that must be regulated and prevented.