The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate
The Daily
- Published
- September 18, 2026
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- 34:24
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- Last updated
- Sep 18, 2026
Discusses artificial-intelligence, daily.
Summary
Last week, a group of tech leaders called for putting guardrails on artificial intelligence. This week, these calls have been met by backlash from tech executives, lawmakers and President Trump, who liken those ringing the alarm to a doomsday cult.Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The New York Times, explains where this criticism comes from and why it …
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Last week, a group of tech leaders called for putting guardrails on artificial intelligence. This week, these calls have been met by backlash from tech executives, lawmakers and President Trump, who liken those ringing the alarm to a doomsday cult.Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The New York Times, explains where this criticism comes from and why it matters.Guest: Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: A.I. could possibly end humanity. How are humans sup
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