The Real Concern About Academics at AI Labs: Self-Censorship, Not Orders
wfithian · x · 2026-08-19
Statistician Itaisher (retweeted by wfithian) argues the concern about academics joining AI labs isn't being told what to say—it's that merely being in those positions shapes how and what you think you can say. He doesn't oppose the move, but stresses the importance of maintaining independent voices.
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