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January 24, 2026, 6:52 AM EST. An opinion piece argues that AI progress is not inevitable and calls for a pause while policymakers act. It notes trillions are being spent to build systems and robots that outperform humans, risking job losses, power consolidation among a few tech elites, and the potential to alter or undermine governance. The author cites OpenAI's aim for 'recursive self-improvement' toward superintelligent AI and warns of warnings from the Center for AI Safety about extinction or disempowerment. It emphasizes development as a deliberate project, not a natural law, and urges global political will to halt the reckless race, including stronger oversight and possible bans on dangerous capabilities.