Why do AI skeptics downplay extinction risk? A paradox explained
AkindaGood_programer · reddit · 2026-09-13
The author observes a paradox: those most worried about AI existential risk tend to be pro-AI insiders, while skeptics downplay it — likely because many are anchored to early AI capabilities or dismiss misalignment concerns as marketing stunts.
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