Former Google CEO warns against AI pause, says it would benefit China.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has dismissed calls for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems, arguing that it would only benefit China. Schmidt called for AI progress to continue but with appropriate guardrails in place to mitigate negative impacts. This comes after Elon Musk and over 1,000 experts signed an open letter urging a six-month pause in AI development due to potential risks to society and humanity. However, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman have warned against a delay, citing fears of international rivals catching up.