The AI panic in a nutshell: elites pushing "safety" to protect their interests
AIandDesign · x · 2026-09-14
A widely-framed take on the current AI panic: the wealthy/donor class, government, and media/social media all have much to lose, and push fear narratives in the name of "your safety" to protect their status. An opinionated look at the motives behind the AI safety debate.
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