Why work at AI companies if you think they might kill everyone? $500k+ helps
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-09-12
The author poses a pointed question: if people believe AI might kill everyone, why work at AI companies?
Beyond a few altruists with conflicted feelings, he argues the real motivators are mundane: interesting work, clever colleagues, $500k+ annual pay, and a shot at being 'in' the elite class if things go well — a human-nature lens on the AI safety debate.
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