Andrew Ng: AI Danger Fears Are an Orchestrated PR Campaign and a Setback for the Field
basedjensen · x · 2026-09-22
Andrew Ng published a statement criticizing the surge of AI danger fears over the past two weeks, arguing AI technology has not taken an unexpected, dangerous turn; instead, what appears to be a well-orchestrated PR campaign has drummed up considerable fear, which he worries represents a setback for the field. It's the latest expression of his long-held view that AI fears are overhyped, landing amid heated industry safety debates.
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