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Palantir CTO says AI believers smoke betting on cancer cure
Original: Palantir CTO: AI researchers smoke, betting AI will cure cancer
Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, said some AI researchers smoke, reasoning that artificial intelligence will soon cure cancer and eliminate smoking-related health risks. His remarks sparked discussion about the increasingly bold expectations surrounding AI, with critics calling the wager reckless and supporters viewing it as a striking example of technologists' confidence in AI's future medical impact.
Why now: The provocative claim that researchers are gambling their health on AI curing cancer is a vivid symbol of AI hype.
Evidence
- Palantir CTO: AI researchers smoke, betting AI will cure cancer · Business Insider
Some AI believers expect the technology to make smoking-related health risks like cancer a thing of the past, Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said.
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