Bill Gates: Tech execs privately fear AI risks but downplay them publicly for money
kimmonismus · x · 2026-08-29
Citing a report, the post notes that Bill Gates claims tech executives are privately "deeply concerned" about AI's risks. However, they downplay these concerns publicly due to the massive financial stakes involved. This highlights a potential significant gap between the industry's internal risk assessment and its public narrative.
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