AI: The Race Continues, Is Safety Optional?

It certainly seems that, despite alarm bells ringing, the artificial intelligence industry has no intention of slowing down. Companies continue to pour astronomical sums into developing ever more powerful systems, seemingly unconcerned by safety worries.

As early as September 30, 2026, Bloomberg reported that AI infrastructure expansion continues unabated. Investments in data centers and specialized chips speak volumes: speed is the priority, not caution.

One wonders if anyone is truly listening to the warnings about safety. Or perhaps, the thinking is that problems can be solved later, once the bulk of the work is done. A classic move, wouldn't you say?

Discussions about AI ethics and safety are not lacking, to be sure. But in practice, these often seem to take a back seat to the eagerness to launch the next "revolutionary" or faster model, whatever the cost.

Industry leaders regularly discuss AI ethics and safety, yet the largest investments are allocated to increasing computational power. It's a bit like building a rocket to Mars without thoroughly testing the parachute.

The goal is to arrive first, then we'll figure out how to get home, or land safely. After all, who has time for precautions when there's a race to win?

For us, who use these technologies daily, it means preparing for an increasingly ubiquitous and capable AI. But also for a future where the rules of the game are still being written, or perhaps, conveniently ignored.

Many experts predict AI computational capabilities will double within the next 18 months. This translates into smarter apps, more effective virtual assistants, but also new challenges and ethical dilemmas.

Let's just hope that, between one new model and the next, someone remembers to set some serious boundaries. Otherwise, we'll end up with an incredibly powerful AI that, perhaps, hasn't learned to distinguish right from wrong as we'd like.