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Steven Pinker on why he is not an AI Doomer

In an open letter to Scott Alexander who challenged him to a debate, Pinker explains that while he sees current AI as presenting serious risks, the AI Safety crowd that predicts a 100% likelihood of extinction in the near future is both misguided and harmful. And likely a cult.

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  1. 2026-09-28 22:01 · r/ArtificialInteligence
    Steven Pinker on why he is not an AI Doomer

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