Yes, that does seem like the primary focus. However, they cite this article about Stephen Wolfram when saying “It is difficult to fully predict what such profound improvements in artificial cognition could imply; however, some credible thinkers have already posited a variety of potential risks related to loss of control of aspects of the physical world by human beings.” which suggests that the researchers are at least aware of the wider risks around creating AGI, even if they don’t choose to focus on them.
Yes, that does seem like the primary focus. However, they cite this article about Stephen Wolfram when saying “It is difficult to fully predict what such profound improvements in artificial cognition could imply; however, some credible thinkers have already posited a variety of potential risks related to loss of control of aspects of the physical world by human beings.” which suggests that the researchers are at least aware of the wider risks around creating AGI, even if they don’t choose to focus on them.