AI companies accused of using "AI will kill us all" narrative to distract from real-world abuses

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-09 17:15

AI companies are allegedly using the AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the public narrative surrounding AI and its potential to obscure real-world issues.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing a critical view of AI companies' public narrative.

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-09-09 17:15

We seem to be back in "AI will kill us all!" mode again as the # AI companies try divert attention from their real world abuse of the public.

We seem to be back in "AI will kill us all!" mode again as the # AI companies try divert attention from their real world abuse of the public.