John Tasioulas(@JTasioulas):Two mistakes in responding to hype about AI existential risk - 1) taking it seriously and ignoring more pressing issues around the dehumanisation of life, and 2) dismissing out of hand the very idea that AI is a transformative technology which can yield great benefits if properly directed.

John Tasioulas

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Philosopher. Working on a new project on "Saving Liberalism From Itself". "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil".

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John Tasioulas@JTasioulas

2026.09.14 03:27

Two mistakes in responding to hype about AI existential risk - 1) taking it seriously and ignoring more pressing issues around the dehumanisation of life, and 2) dismissing out of hand the very idea that AI is a transformative technology which can yield great benefits if properly directed.