Also, demanding that "AI research and development should be refocused on making today's powerful, state-of-the-art systems more accurate, safe, interpretable, transparent, robust, aligned, trustworthy, and loyal" is a defamatory implication that researchers do not currently have these goals.

The demand for corporate self-restraint the face of enormous profit opportunities is naïve and doomed to fail. And this is without even addressing the merits of the open letter's demands, which I - and many other computer scientists - do not support, by the way.

I'm afraid this question is too non-specific for a serious answer.

What exactly do you mean by "software developer", "devs" and "stressing out"? Computer scientists generally welcome this development, as far as I can see in my own professional circles.

I'd like to hear OP's take before I try his extension.

On an unrelated note... why do you call yourself "the pogromist" ... ?

As far as I know, a pogrom (Russian: погро́м) is a "violent riot incited with the aim of massacring or expelling an ethnic or religious group, particularly Jews" (Source: Wikipedia).

Be sure to consult your psychologist (and possibly also a lawyer) about the legal and ethical aspects of your service.

For your own protection, since you seem to be based in the EU, I would also like to point out that offering this type of service to nationals of certain EU countries (where the practice of psychology is regulated) is prohibited and could expose you to legal liability.

Alex, did you train in clinical psychology, psychotherapy or psychiatry? If not, does anyone on your team (if you have one) have a qualification in these areas? If not, why not?

Also, why does your "about" page not exist?

Who are you and what is your professional background?

Who else is involved in this project?