Dismissive of AI safety? It usually stems from doubting AI capabilities, argues Yglesias
trevposts · x · 2026-09-16
Matty Yglesias argues that people who dismiss AI safety concerns are generally coming from a place of skepticism about AI capabilities — their complacency reflects doubt that AI will ever be capable enough to pose real risk, rather than a considered safety position.
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