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A multipolar scenario is possible but unlikely. If the technology easily scales, then whoever arrives at it first will probably win.



If the technology creates a rapid positive feedback loop, singularity-style, then I might agree. If not, though... well, if not, it won't matter as much, because there will be less to fear from an AI that can't rapidly improve itself.




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