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Chamath Palihapitiya Says ‘Trust the Experts’ Approach To AI Is a Trap, Warns it Could Make COVID ‘Pale in Comparison’

Aug 31, 2026 · 06:34 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Chamath Palihapitiya Says ‘Trust the Experts’ Approach To AI Is a Trap, Warns it Could Make COVID ‘Pale in Comparison’

Palihapitiya warned against blindly trusting AI experts, urging skepticism as he said AI’s potential consequences could dwarf the fallout from COVID.

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A tech leader warns people shouldn't just trust what AI experts say without thinking for themselves, because AI mistakes could be really serious. When you watch companies working with AI, it's worth paying attention to whether they're being careful and asking tough questions about safety.

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