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Garry Tan urges separating ‘science fact from science fiction’ amid AI doomsday fears

10 SEP 2026 · 15:40 ET·22:36·8.42K VIEWS·1.8× USUAL PACE

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan urged a clear distinction between scientific realities and speculative fears surrounding artificial intelligence, particularly addressing concerns about AI doomsday scenarios. Tan spoke with CNBC's Kate Rooney about the surge in 'hard tech' robotics startups and the ongoing debate in Silicon Valley regarding the safety and responsible development of rapidly advancing AI.

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The discussion addresses the critical need for a balanced approach to AI development, differentiating between tangible progress and hypothetical risks to guide responsible innovation and public perception.

GARRY TAN Y COMBINATOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI SAFETY ROBOTICS

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