Every other industry: "My new invention is safe, I swear"
Public reaction: "You're biased, it's dangerous!"
Almost the entire AI industry, including people who resign to speak more openly about the risks: "This may kill literally everyone, none of us knows what we're doing or what 'safe' even means"
Public reaction: "You're biased, it's safe, just saying that to look cool!"
Every other industry: "My new invention is safe, I swear"
Public reaction: "You're biased, it's dangerous!"
Almost the entire AI industry, including people who resign to speak more openly about the risks: "This may kill literally everyone, none of us knows what we're doing or what 'safe' even means"
Public reaction: "You're biased, it's safe, just saying that to look cool!"