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AI Pioneer Andrew Ng Calls Extinction Fears ‘Science Fiction’

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 17 September 2026, 18:09 UTC By Micah Barkley 1 min read
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Artificial intelligence pioneer Andrew Ng said warnings about existential AI risks from researchers at top model makers are “science fiction” that may be detrimental to ensuring the technology’s maximum benefits to society.

Artificial intelligence pioneer Andrew Ng said warnings about existential AI risks from researchers at top model makers are “science fiction” that may be detrimental to ensuring the technology’s maximum benefits to society.
AI Pioneer (ORG) Andrew Ng (PERSON)
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