Garry Tan on AI: Will Create Unimaginable Economic Growth
ycombinator · x · 2026-08-03
Y Combinator President Garry Tan retweeted and endorsed the view that AI will create unimaginable economic growth, calling it the best white pill.
The retweet quotes a user who argues they are not overly concerned about AI safety, viewing AI as humanity's last hope before descending into a centuries-long dark age. Given headwinds like falling global birthrates that hinder long-term economic growth, the user advocates for taking the bet on pushing for stronger AI capabilities.
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