Scott Bessent calls AI existential risk warnings alarmist and unhelpful
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized prominent artificial intelligence leaders for issuing warnings about existential risks without proposing solutions, comparing the rhetoric to Hannibal Lecter.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pushed back against warnings from prominent artificial intelligence figures regarding existential risks posed by the technology, labeling their rhetoric "alarmist and unhelpful," according to Bloomberg.[2]
"I mean, it's kind of like Hannibal Lecter: Stop me before I kill again," Bessent said, as reported by Business Insider. "This alarmism without solutions by some of the AI community — that's not leadership." Crypto Briefing reported that his critique underscores issues surrounding industry accountability and proactive self-regulation, which carry implications for innovation and legal exposure.[4][3]
In addition to addressing AI risks, Bessent brushed off concerns regarding an AI bubble and the rise of 10-year Treasury yields to their highest levels since 2002, stating that the bond yield increases were in line with global trends, according to a report circulated by Cointelegraph citing Bloomberg.[1]
Key facts
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described prominent AI figures' warnings about existential risks as alarmist and unhelpful.
- Bessent compared the AI community's warnings to Hannibal Lecter saying "Stop me before I kill again," arguing that alarmism without solutions does not constitute leadership.
- Crypto Briefing reported that Bessent's critique highlights the need for AI industry accountability and proactive self-regulation.
- Bessent dismissed AI bubble fears and said 10-year Treasury yields hitting their highest levels since 2002 were in line with global trends.
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
🇺🇸 BLOOMBERG: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just brushed off AI bubble fears and 10-year yields hitting their highest since 2002. He says that the rise was in line with global trends. Where do we go from here? https://t.co/CptAOODWYX
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized prominent artificial-intelligence figures’ warnings about existential risks posed by the technology as alarmist and unhelpful https://t.co/Q8Bzt3COsu
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Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist Bessent's critique highlights the need for AI industry accountability and proactive self-regulation, impacting innovation and legal exposure. The post Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Business Insider@BusinessInsiderPost on X ·
"I mean, it's kind of like Hannibal Lecter: Stop me before I kill again," Bessent said. "This alarmism without solutions by some of the AI community — that's not leadership." https://t.co/MDWNLsyLDr
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