AI Safety Expert Self-Deprecates: 'I've Been That Guy for 15 Years'
S_OhEigeartaigh · x · 2026-08-11
In response to a tweet mocking 'the guy who shouts on Twitter that AI is very, very important,' prominent AI safety expert Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh quote-tweeted with a self-deprecating reply: 'I've been this guy for 15 years, would be an odd time to stop.'
This interaction reflects the current mindset of researchers who have long advocated for AI safety and awareness.
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