Peter Diamandis on CNBC: An AI 'Pandemic of Fear' Is Being Pumped to the Public
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-09-22
X Prize founder Peter Diamandis appeared on CNBC to discuss what he calls a "Pandemic of Fear" around AI, arguing that fear-driven narratives about AI are being pushed into public discourse, in conversation with hosts Sully and Contessa Brewer. The post links to the video segment without further detail.
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