>We are concerned about late-stage AGI development becoming a competitive race without time for adequate safety precautions. Therefore, if a value-aligned, safety-conscious project comes close to building AGI before we do, we commit to stop competing with and start assisting this project. We will work out specifics in case-by-case agreements, but a typical triggering condition might be “a better-than-even chance of success in the next two years.
how could this possibly be accomplished when trying to sell the product itself.
Investors pouring Billions into it are in it for profit... they're not going to let you just stop, or help a competitor for free.