Pacing the Frontier is not the actual goal for AI labs

The article discusses the purpose of AI labs, arguing that their goal is not to 'pace the frontier' of artificial intelligence, but rather to advance the field and push the boundaries of what is possible. The author claims that a focus on 'pacing the frontier' can lead to stagnation and a lack of innovation. Instead, labs should focus on understanding the underlying concepts and mechanisms that drive AI progress, rather than just trying to keep up with the latest trends and breakthroughs.