Who's behind the AI safety backlash? New analysis points to an industry push
AndyMasley · x · 2026-09-27
Tyler Johnston's Model Republic article examines the sudden backlash against AI safety following a viral resignation, finding various signs suggesting an industry-supported push behind it. The post echoes the article's core call: the conversation must return to the merits — how real are AI risks, and what would a sane policy response look like?
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