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Altimeter's Gerstner blasts researchers voicing AI extinction warnings, questions 'political agenda'

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Brad Gerstner responded to the flurry of AI stories this week after a researcher quit his job at Anthropic, accusing AI companies of "gambling with our lives."

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  1. 2026-09-11 18:48 · CNBC Technology
    Altimeter's Gerstner blasts researchers voicing AI extinction warnings, questions 'political agenda'

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