Gary Marcus tells CBC a temporary boycott of generative AI should be on the table
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-10
AI critic Gary Marcus appeared on CBC News arguing the public needs to step up, and that a (temporary) boycott of generative AI — however unlikely — ought to be considered, continuing his campaign against what he sees as overhyped and risky generative AI.
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