Andrew Ng calls existential AI risk warnings from top labs 'science fiction'
inductionheads · x · 2026-09-18
AI pioneer Andrew Ng told Bloomberg that existential risk warnings from researchers at top model makers are "science fiction" that could be detrimental to ensuring the technology's maximum benefit to society, adding a prominent voice to the anti-doom camp.
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