Scary AI narratives double as a sales pitch for AI cybersecurity services
NickPassig · x · 2026-09-14
NickPassig argues that scary AI stories serve a second purpose beyond calls to slow down: selling AI cybersecurity services. He adds that some visionaries he's heard say nobody really cares whether LLMs are open or closed, as long as they get used.
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