Andrew Ng calls AI doomer warnings from top labs "science fiction"
JFPuget · x · 2026-09-18
AI pioneer Andrew Ng said warnings about existential AI risks from researchers at top model makers are "science fiction" that may be detrimental to ensuring the technology's maximum benefits to society. The resharing account frames it as a call to listen to people with track records over sensationalist claims — another prominent voice joining the pragmatist-vs-doomer debate.
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