Who Should Lead AI Projects?
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-07-11
The author argues that for AI projects focused on "catching up rather than innovating," putting someone with a data annotation background in charge might not be worse than having a scientist lead.
This serves as a response to the narrative that "industrialists will beat scientists." While the author dislikes this framing, they acknowledge that personal preferences won't change how reality unfolds.
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