Bill Gates: Tech execs privately worry about AI but downplay threats for profit
Malor777 · reddit · 2026-08-28
Bill Gates revealed that technology executives are privately 'very worried' about artificial intelligence but publicly downplay the potential threats. He attributes this discrepancy to the immense financial interests at stake, suggesting that profit motives are driving a more optimistic public narrative despite private apprehensions.
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