Gary Marcus: enough about the whistleblower's background, is the AI danger claim correct?
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-10
Gossip about AI safety researcher Jacob Coxon's resignation and media coordination is eclipsing the fundamental question: is powerful AI actually dangerous? DK Thomp argues whistleblowing with media contacts is normal, and it wouldn't matter even if true. Gary Marcus — who thinks existential threat is greatly exaggerated — fully agrees, and says he will argue against Coxon's claims in his newsletter.
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