Gary Marcus takes p(doom) and 'pace the frontier' debate to India Today
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-15
Gary Marcus shared his recent media appearances: India Today invited him to discuss p(doom) (the probability of AI-driven extinction) and the 'pace the frontier' debate.
IndusThink, whose post he reshared, praised Marcus for addressing the issues specifically and with nuance, arguing such interviews help the public avoid being victims of hype and doomerism. This was reportedly his second consecutive interview appearance, following one with NonsensicalNemo.
Related event: Gary Marcus on India Today: Collaborate with AI to Make the World Better(2 posts)→
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