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AI safety skepticism questioned amid distrust of AI companies

The author expresses confusion regarding the skepticism from anti-AI individuals towards AI safety discourse and long-term risks. This skepticism appears to stem from a distrust of AI companies, yet paradoxically leads to the conclusion that AI is safe because these companies acknowledge its dangers. AI

IMPACT Highlights a disconnect in public perception regarding AI risks and the role of AI companies in safety discussions.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing skepticism around AI safety discourse.

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AI safety skepticism questioned amid distrust of AI companies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The prevailing skepticism from many anti-AI people (who I would count myself among) about AI safety discourse, and especially the distant and extreme AI risks,

    The prevailing skepticism from many anti-AI people (who I would count myself among) about AI safety discourse, and especially the distant and extreme AI risks, is so strange to me. “AI is dangerous, but unfortunately the AI companies agree that AI is dangerous, and we can’t trust…