Hundreds of 'leaving AI' conversations: insiders weigh exit options as industry churn grows
kitdobyns · x · 2026-09-09
kitdobyns says he has had hundreds of conversations with people about leaving the AI industry — pros/cons, logistics, and options elsewhere — becoming exceedingly efficient at it. Miles Brundage replied that the choice isn't binary, as some shift to safety or policy work rather than exiting entirely. The exchange reflects how career churn has become a recurring topic among AI industry insiders.
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