Andrew Ng: orchestrated PR campaign is driving AI danger hype, a setback for the field
jimmykoppel · x · 2026-09-23
Andrew Ng writes that the loudest voices stoking fears about AI dangers have made tremendous headway in the past two weeks. AI technology has not taken some unexpected, dangerous turn, he argues — the hype, propelled by what appears to be a well-orchestrated PR campaign, has drummed up considerable fear.
He worries this represents a setback for the field, consistent with his long-standing position that AI fears are overhyped.
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