The Curve Conference Shows a Marked Vibe Shift Among Top AI Labs
ShakeelHashim · x · 2026-10-06
Attendees recall a clear vibe shift at this year's The Curve conference: compared to last year—when a major lab employee presented what the author calls the most unhinged PowerPoint ever seen from a big tech company and another exec laid out strategy—this year's tone was noticeably different. Original poster neilchilson still ranks it among his best conferences of the year, and ShakeelHashim agrees the shift is well put.
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