Borrow Against Future AI Wealth Now, Argues Philosopher Tyler John, to Fund Safety Sooner
connoraxiotes · x · 2026-09-08
Tyler John argues that anyone expecting a liquidity event from AI (IPO, tender offer, secondary) who plans to fund AI safety should borrow against it now via pledged asset lines (6.5–9%) or non-recourse pre-IPO financing. Money spent on safety today buys more per dollar than the same money in two years. He caveats insider pledging restrictions and potential tax bills on forgiven non-recourse debt.
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