Recent incidents, such as the security breach involving OpenAI on the Hugging Face platform, have highlighted the potential dangers of deploying AI systems that surpass human capabilities. These events raise critical questions about the ability to reliably control superintelligent AI. On a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, AI researcher and entrepreneur Connor Leahy, who now serves as the U.S. Executive Director of the nonprofit ControlAI, discussed the need for a more radical approach to AI safety. Leahy advocates for stopping the development of superintelligent AI entirely, arguing that traditional methods like alignment and containment are insufficient to manage the risks. What was once considered a fringe idea is gaining traction, supported by emerging legislation aimed at regulating AI development more strictly. This debate underscores the growing urgency to address the ethical and safety challenges posed by increasingly powerful AI technologies.