Debate: Should AI Safety Researchers Hire Personal Assistants?
herbiebradley · x · 2026-09-24
A debate over AI safety culture: one poster argues that now that many AI safety lab employees have substantial money, it makes sense for others to pivot into being their personal assistants—managing their personal lives would make them better at their jobs and expose you to interesting people. Herbie Bradley replies that the phrasing seems a bit demeaning.
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