Ethan Mollick: existential AI fears dominate headlines while real-world adoption surges
emollick · x · 2026-09-17
Ethan Mollick highlights a real tension: existential AI discussions dominate the news, yet individuals and firms are adopting today's AI widely, enthusiastically, and at a growing pace. Future AI is a cause for fear; current AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday life.
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