WSJ op-ed: AI apocalypse warnings are a calculated narrative to shield tech execs from accountability
mikeflache · x · 2026-09-24
Writing in the WSJ, Gabriele Mazzini argues that sensationalist corporate warnings of an impending AI apocalypse serve as a calculated narrative to anthropomorphize mathematical models and shield tech executives from accountability. The piece is a timely reminder to policymakers that the primary risk stems from human builders abdicating responsibility rather than from autonomous software—adding a contrarian voice to the current CEO-driven AI safety debate.
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