Wait But Why's Tim Urban: Those who scoff at AI danger haven't read enough
waitbutwhy · x · 2026-09-15
Tim Urban (waitbutwhy) says he can't predict the AI future and is unsure what the right strategy or policies should be, but is certain that people who scoff at the idea we may be in grave danger simply haven't read enough about AI.
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