Debate over AI safety and existential risks intensifies
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Andrew Ng, Dario Amodei, Sam Altman
Global
September 17, 2026
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AI pioneer Andrew Ng criticizes warnings about existential AI risks as 'science fiction'. Tech leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are calling for paced development. Recent high-profile resignations from major AI labs have brought safety concerns to the mainstream.
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