Vitalik Buterin Distances Himself From FLI’s Push on AI Safety

Vitalik Buterin clarified his past donation to the Future of Life Institute doesn't equal endorsement of the group's current political stance on AI. He warned that large political campaigns for AI safety could enable authoritarian outcomes or spark a global backlash if governments and corporations fight for control, raising governance and centralization risks. He flagged potential negative implications for crypto adoption, DeFi security and decentralized governance if AI becomes a tool for state or corporate control.