Fields Medalists' AI open letter shows even brilliant minds aren't immune to self-interested rationalization
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-09-12
A viral commentary argues that the open letter on AI risk signed by Fields Medalists illustrates why we need AI regulation — but not for the reasons the signers think. No one, no matter how smart, is immune to self-interested rationalization, and that applies equally to Fields Medal winners and AI CEOs, casting doubt on risk narratives backed by scientific prestige.
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