Assessing AI risk like tasting wine is a dangerous intuitive approach
AndyMasley · x · 2026-08-26
The author notes that people often assess AI risk arguments by "vibes," feeling out how ideas fit their broader worldview rather than analyzing concrete facts. While very human, this approach is ineffective for grounding oneself in the concrete future of AI.
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