Why I Didn't Sign That AI Open Letter
bengoertzel · x · 2026-07-16
The author explains why they did not sign the open letter "We Must Act Now" about AI, AGI, and employment: the main reason is that the letter is vague about who "we" are and what actions should be taken.
This short article essentially questions the definition and feasibility of such call-to-action open letters, rather than opposing discussion of AI's impact itself.
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