Against the doomers: we need powerful AI and can control it, says Plinz
repligate · x · 2026-09-19
In a reposted take, Plinz pushes back on the doomer position: he argues we need to build powerful AI to solve the problems our civilization faces and believes we will be able to control it. He adds that most doomers are sincere, intelligent and well-intentioned — many are his friends.
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