Miles Brundage: AI is a Best-Case Layoffs, Worst-Case Extinction Machine

Miles_Brundage · x · 2026-08-24

Former OpenAI exec Miles Brundage stands by his view that AI is a 'Best-Case-Mass-Layoffs-Worst-Case-Extinction Machine' regarding risks, despite huge benefits. He argues companies erred by opposing guardrails and projecting a reckless vibe.

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