I still think having a credible offer is most of the action
For what it’s worth, I agree that having a credible offer is the most important part of this argument. My own emphasis would be on the “credible” part of that statement, rather than the “offer” part: that is, I think it is critical that the AIs think there is not a grave risk that humans would renege on any contract signed. This pushes me towards much more radical solutions, including integrating AIs directly into the legal system, as I have discussed elsewhere.
For what it’s worth, I agree that having a credible offer is the most important part of this argument. My own emphasis would be on the “credible” part of that statement, rather than the “offer” part: that is, I think it is critical that the AIs think there is not a grave risk that humans would renege on any contract signed. This pushes me towards much more radical solutions, including integrating AIs directly into the legal system, as I have discussed elsewhere.