Skeptical of AI Risks? Dismissing Hype Without Reasons is Silly
AndyMasley · x · 2026-08-26
The author criticizes those who dismiss AI risks purely due to vibes or a desire to seem cool by sneering at sci-fi hype, arguing that doing so without genuine reasons has become a silly move. A cited opinion suggests public figures play an underrated role in normalizing serious debates on advanced AI risks.
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