Gary Marcus: AI hypsters bear responsibility for reckless culture
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-01
Amidst discussions on AI safety incidents and regulation, Gary Marcus commented that while he disagrees with the exact wording, he shares the sentiment that those who hyped AI bear significant responsibility for fostering a reckless culture. He argued that this hype insulated companies from oversight and that their supporters are part of the problem.
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