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AI Labs' Existential Risk Warnings Not for Hype, Says Expert

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Ethan Mollick argues that AI labs discussing existential risks are not using it as a strategy to generate hype or inflate stock prices. He suggests that warning about potential dangers does not inherently encourage product adoption or reduce regulatory scrutiny. AI

IMPACT Suggests that AI labs' discussions of existential risks may not be a calculated strategy for hype or stock inflation.

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AI Labs' Existential Risk Warnings Not for Hype, Says Expert

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    The argument that AI labs are talking about existential risks as a way of creating hype & inflating their stock prices has always been odd.

    The argument that AI labs are talking about existential risks as a way of creating hype & inflating their stock prices has always been odd. You don't need to believe them, but telling people your product may murder everyone does not, in fact, encourage people to adopt it or redu…

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