Viral post with 2M+ views: zoomers say AI firms want regulation to secure bailouts
typewriters · x · 2026-09-16
A post that racked up 2M+ views in under 24 hours captures a growing zoomer take: AI companies lobbying for regulation are really positioning for government bailouts when their "secret magical evil technology" fails to make good on investment promises.
The framing reflects a skeptical read of industry safety appeals—regulation as a moat and risk-transfer tool rather than harm prevention.
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