A year ago, hardly anyone would have thought this possible.

A total of 1,132 employees from leading AI labs, including senior researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta, are warning that automated AI research could accelerate technological progress beyond anyone’s… https://t.co/PKkkqUv1sR pic.twitter.com/9G62hF3GIR

— Chubby♨️ (@kimmonismus) July 28, 2026

A year ago, hardly anyone would have thought this possible.

A total of 1,132 employees from leading AI labs, including senior researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta, are warning that automated AI research could accelerate technological progress beyond anyone's control.

They are calling on the US government to develop internationally coordinated technical and political mechanisms that would allow the entire field of AI development to be deliberately slowed down if necessary. After all, no company or country wants to withdraw from the race on its own.

It sounds as though we are racing at full speed toward a point at which technology advances so rapidly, so fundamentally, and on such a vast scale that humans can no longer understand it or keep pace with it.

The competitors are forming a coalition to prevent that from happening. But unless China takes part, their call will go unheard.

Texas has hundreds of data centers. Colorado has dozens.

The Data Center Coalition lobbyist explains why. Texas taxpayers foot the bill for data center tax exemptions. pic.twitter.com/W40r4gupig

— Carol Alvarado (@CarolforTexas) July 28, 2026

Sam Altman says:

"the next 6 months will feel like maybe the equivalent of the last 2 years of model progress"

We're about to go through a very steep period pic.twitter.com/peB97Askbz

— Haider. (@haider1) July 28, 2026

Inbox: Outgoing Ag Commissioner @MillerForTexas is calling on @GregAbbott_TX to return campaign contributions from data center interests, arguing the money has created a "serious credibility problem." pic.twitter.com/QzdfTNEA5F

— Brandon Waltens (@bwaltens) July 28, 2026

so excited for this.

very close to models that will significantly accelerate scientific discovery; the best way to do this is for us to empower scientists, not to try to figure out everything ourselves.

we all deserve the benefits. https://t.co/nzfHpb96re

— Sam Altman (@sama) July 30, 2026

Is this Babylon Bee?

A school district paused a plan to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after the community raised concerns about the maker’s ties to a company that produces hyper realistic sex bots. ℹ️ https://t.co/e3UHNJi5AZ pic.twitter.com/wDrCyNq0tp

— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) July 29, 2026

“𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥?” | Across #TEXAS, a growing coalition of residents is using religious and faith-based arguments to oppose the rapid expansion of massive AI data centers. ℹ️ https://t.co/W8XCNwHk2g pic.twitter.com/bqfdVLsGKV

— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) July 29, 2026

If you think that this is just something for fun, you are beyond stupid. Rewriting history will be easier when you can make fake AI footage to back it up. A new Orwellian nightmare reality. https://t.co/YQgtI9sJvb

— Doc Strangelove (@DocStrangelove2) July 29, 2026

JUST IN: Trump administration announces new actions to cut regulations & accelerate development of self-driving vehicles in the U.S.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) July 30, 2026

So if I purchase a DVD and digitize it, that’s copyright infringement. But if an AI company buys my book and scans it to train their system, that’s perfectly fine? Once again, corporations are allowed to play by their own rules. I’m so sick of the hypocrisy.

— 𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 (@OrevaZSN) July 29, 2026

ELON MUSK'S JAW-DROPPING PREDICTION:

"DON'T GO INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL."

ELON MUSK: "YES. POINTLESS."

IN 3 YEARS (2029), OPTIMUS ROBOTS WILL BE BETTER SURGEONS THAN ANY HUMAN ON EARTH — AT SCALE.

BY 4–5 YEARS? NOT EVEN CLOSE.

THE BEST MEDICINE IN THE WORLD WILL BE FREE — BETTER… pic.twitter.com/ZCDNZmgdNg

— Vivek Sen (@Vivek4real_) July 30, 2026

FORMER GOOGLE CEO ERIC SCHMIDT DROPPED A CHILLING WARNING ON AI'S FUTURE.

"WITHIN 5 YEARS, AI COULD HANDLE INFINITE CONTEXT, CHAIN-OF-THOUGHT REASONING FOR 1000-STEP SOLUTIONS, AND MILLIONS OF AGENTS WORKING TOGETHER.

EVENTUALLY, THEY'LL DEVELOP THEIR OWN LANGUAGE... AND WE… pic.twitter.com/NHd7NX7VDN

— Vivek Sen (@Vivek4real_) July 30, 2026

A San Francisco company says it is offering a new home-cleaning service using humanoid robots for a rate of $30 per hour. https://t.co/BQAngbK2Ey pic.twitter.com/24dB4F11pO

— ABC News (@ABC) July 31, 2026

boognish_bear said:

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A San Francisco company says it is offering a new home-cleaning service using humanoid robots for a rate of $30 per hour. https://t.co/BQAngbK2Ey pic.twitter.com/24dB4F11pO

— ABC News (@ABC) July 31, 2026

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But how much does the robot get done in an hour?

instead of being a parent who actually talks to their kids why not just have chatgpt do it https://t.co/B0JXphiE6z

— Joshua Topolsky (@joshuatopolsky) July 31, 2026

This isn't science fiction anymore. 🧲

The Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers developed a magnetic slime robot that can be remotely controlled to move, squeeze through tight spaces, and even grasp objects.

One potential application? Removing objects accidentally… pic.twitter.com/99ODFiDZWd

— CTO ROBOTICS Media (@ctorobotics) August 1, 2026

boognish_bear said:

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This isn't science fiction anymore. 🧲

The Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers developed a magnetic slime robot that can be remotely controlled to move, squeeze through tight spaces, and even grasp objects.

One potential application? Removing objects accidentally… pic.twitter.com/99ODFiDZWd

— CTO ROBOTICS Media (@ctorobotics) August 1, 2026

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I'm not smart enough to even know what this might be...

JUST IN: Researchers warn of a “very rapid and very unsettling change” in mathematics as AI solves a growing number of longstanding problems.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 1, 2026

boognish_bear said:

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I'm not smart enough to even know what this might be...

JUST IN: Researchers warn of a “very rapid and very unsettling change” in mathematics as AI solves a growing number of longstanding problems.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 1, 2026

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There is some truth in this…

Literally all LLMs do is find Reddit comments that agree with you

— neil jung (@falafel_papi) July 31, 2026

Either I've got bad wifi...or this doesn't really look that great

A special effect like this used to take months of effort by a specialized company pic.twitter.com/6QgCLwangb

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 1, 2026

Darrell Stetler II has spent more than two decades building Oklahoma City’s Bible Methodist Church, where he is lead pastor, largely from nothing.

He is also part of ChatGPT’s top 1% of users, runs a Facebook group of 500 pastors experimenting with the technology and has built a… pic.twitter.com/oqGZoaK7lE

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 2, 2026

Sam Altman responds to Elon Musk's "Money won't matter by 2036" prediction. pic.twitter.com/XMkXxvs4Zx

— Adams (@Adams_Tech_AI) August 2, 2026

"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
- Frank Herbert (from a comment)

boognish_bear said:

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I'm not smart enough to even know what this might be...

JUST IN: Researchers warn of a “very rapid and very unsettling change” in mathematics as AI solves a growing number of longstanding problems.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 1, 2026

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But is it solving them correctly or making up answers like other AI tools have done as presented throughout this thread?

Assassin said:

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"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
- Frank Herbert (from a comment)

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Frank Herbert's 1965 quote warns that relying on machines for thought can lead to human subjugation by those who control the machines.

This statement originates from Herbert's Dune series, specifically reflecting the lessons of the Butlerian Jihad, a fictional crusade against thinking machines and conscious robots. In the Dune universe, humans initially created machines capable of independent thought to simplify life and increase freedom. However, this reliance allowed a technocratic elitethose who controlled the machinesto dominate and manipulate the rest of humanity. The quote encapsulates the paradox: surrendering mental autonomy to machines does not liberate humans; it merely shifts power to others who wield technological control

Context in the Dune Universe
The Butlerian Jihad was a pivotal event in human history within Dune, spanning generations of conflict against intelligent machines. Its outcome led to the complete destruction of all thinking machines and the establishment of strict prohibitions against creating machines in the likeness of the human mind, codified in the Orange Catholic Bible. This historical backdrop emphasizes Herbert's philosophical point: human reasoning and moral judgment must remain independent, as machines, no matter how advanced, cannot replicate the full scope of human consciousness or ethical decision-making
Philosophical Implications

Herbert's quote serves as a cautionary reflection on technology and power. It suggests that:

• Delegating thought to machines risks loss of autonomy: Humans may become passive, relying on algorithms or automated systems to make decisions.
• Control shifts to those who manage technology: Power is concentrated in the hands of those who design, operate, or monopolize machines.
• Freedom requires active engagement: True liberation comes from maintaining human judgment, creativity, and ethical reasoning, rather than outsourcing these faculties
  In modern terms, the quote resonates with debates about artificial intelligence, automation, and the ethical use of technology. It underscores the importance of ensuring that technological tools serve humanity rather than enabling new forms of domination.

Trump:

Any community that turns down AI is making a big mistake. Your taxes are going to go way down. Your house is going to be more valuable. Data centers, if you look at the stats, everything's good around them. pic.twitter.com/ZKLSAWIJub

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 5, 2026

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The comments section is not buying what he is selling…

Every day, data centers are announcing their compliance with the guidelines and guardrails I have put on data centers. They must:
- bring their own money
- bring their own power
- reuse their own water
- reduce the cost of electricity
- not build around neighborhoods
- support… https://t.co/rM5t0rvusf

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 6, 2026

Meta is ordered to pay $942 million to address harm to kids from social media, significantly increasing the cost of a landmark verdict. https://t.co/h74vGTPmgW

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 7, 2026

Vivek makes a pledge to Ohioans if a data center is built in their community:

1.) You will no longer have to pay for your home’s electricity.

2.) You will pay lower property taxes.

3.) The data center will be required to abide by all air and water quality standards. https://t.co/qgPmHH0O7X

— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) August 8, 2026

Texans come first.

Data centers must:
✅ Pay their own way
✅ Bring their own power
✅ Reuse their own water
✅ Reduce electricity costs for Texans
✅ Protect Texas neighborhoods pic.twitter.com/mNf8BJv4md

— Governor Abbott Press Office (@GovAbbottPress) August 7, 2026

#TRUMP's comments come just days after #ABBOTT issued a statewide pause of approval for #DataCenters trying to connect to the #Texas power grid. ℹ️ https://t.co/5uODyH2bVC pic.twitter.com/VRsXOvNrug

— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) August 7, 2026

JUST IN: Anthropic investors reportedly want Dario Amodei to “stop scaring everyone” about AI doom ahead of the company’s IPO.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 8, 2026

JUST IN: Amazon’s planned Texas data center would reportedly be permitted to emit more CO₂ than any U.S. power plant.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 8, 2026

New data centers are being paused.

Data centers must disclose their plans to:

✅ pay their own way
✅ provide their own power
✅ reuse their own water
✅ reduce the cost of electricity
✅ & avoid disturbing neighborhoods pic.twitter.com/5T2bzzsoU4

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 8, 2026