Gary Marcus on CNN: Skip the AI Skynet Panic, the Real Threat Is Cybersecurity
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-29
Appearing on CNN, Gary Marcus debunked the AI "skynet" doomer scenario, arguing the real near-term threat lies in AI-driven cybersecurity — an ongoing cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders — and that's where focus should be now.
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