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Robert O'Callahan on AI

2 quotes from Robert O'Callahan on the wall, 2026, newest first. Each one is verbatim and links to where it was said. Sources include The Decoder. Topics: safety. Open on the wall.

1. Current rate of change is far too high

   News27 September 2026The Decoder#safety

   Robert O'Callahan, departing Google DeepMind researcher, on the pace of AI development, September 2026.

   Another Google Deepmind researcher quits, says building superintelligent AI soon is "inherently irresponsible"

2. Aiming for ASI in the near future is inherently irresponsible

   News27 September 2026The Decoder#safety

   Robert O'Callahan, a technical expert at Google DeepMind in New Zealand, quit citing AI risks, September 2026.

   Another Google Deepmind researcher quits, says building superintelligent AI soon is "inherently irresponsible"