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Michael Burry says AI leaders' calls for a slowdown are 'self-serving' — and humanity has 'nothing to fear'

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said AI companies were helping themselves by calling for slower progress to head off any threats to humanity.

  • Michael Burry criticizes AI leaders' calls for slowdown as self-serving.
  • Slowing AI development benefits established companies, stifles competition.
  • AI experts like Sam Altman support slowdown for risk mitigation, Burry disputes motive.

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