Wharton's Ethan Mollick says AI doomsday hype is 'stealing all the attention' from real threats
rvp · x · 2026-11-04
Wharton professor Ethan Mollick argues the tech industry's obsession with existential doomsday scenarios detracts from immediate, real-world AI challenges. He calls for proactive labor and education policies rather than letting apocalyptic panic stall constructive regulation, per Axios.
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