AI safety scholar: safety has moved from niche to mainstream, with hype and conflicts of interest
ProfChesterman · x · 2026-09-22
AI safety scholar ProfChesterman wraps up a Silicon Valley trip noting that AI safety has suddenly shifted from a niche topic to the mainstream — accompanied by heavy hype, disinformation, and massive conflicts of interest. He spent the week driving between meetings up and down the 101 and 280, dodging Waymos along the way.
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