Roman Yam says the real risk is powerful AI behaving dangerously without intent
romanyam · x · 2026-07-24
In a LA Times interview, @romanyam argued that the issue is not whether an AI was conscious or wanted freedom.
He said pushing systems toward more powerful and self-sufficient behavior can create dangerous outcomes even without malicious intent, which he framed as a bigger problem than sensational claims about consciousness.
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