I think you’ve misunderstood what we mean by “target”. Similar issues applied to the 2°C target, which nonetheless yielded significant coordination benefits.
The 2°C target helps facilitate coordination between nations, organisations, and individuals.
It provided a clear, measurable goal.
It provided a sense of urgency and severity.
It promoted a sense of shared responsibility.
It helped to align efforts across different stakeholders.
It created a shared understanding of what success would look like.
The AI governance community should converge around a similar target.
I think you’ve misunderstood what we mean by “target”. Similar issues applied to the 2°C target, which nonetheless yielded significant coordination benefits.