Follow-the-money thread on AI- criticism psyop claims draws a16z's Casado response
basedjensen · x · 2026-09-27
Tyler Johnston published a thread tracing the money behind a network of X accounts claiming AI- criticism is a well-funded psyop. a16z partner Martin Casado quote-responded jokingly about feeling "shadowy and powerful" and being owed back pay by brianchau57, highlighting the ongoing public clash between AI safety and acceleration camps over funding and influence.
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