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Smith argues Silicon Valley's doomsday rhetoric about AI is designed to scare Americans, not help them
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Microsoft’s Brad Smith has a message for the tech executives issuing dire warnings about artificial intelligence: look in the mirror first.
Key facts
- On June 16, Smith called out what he described as “hypocritical, grandiose warnings” from prominent tech figures about AI risks
- It’s a bold stance from someone who has spent 33 years at one of the world’s largest AI investors
- Smith argues Silicon Valley's doomsday rhetoric about AI is designed to scare Americans, not help them
- It followed a notable trend during the 2026 commencement season, where graduates used their speeches to voice genuine fear about AI’s impact on their career prospects
Summary
Smith argues Silicon Valley's doomsday rhetoric about AI is designed to scare Americans, not help them. On June 16, Smith called out what he described as “hypocritical, grandiose warnings” from prominent tech figures about AI risks. It’s a bold stance from someone who has spent 33 years at one of the world’s largest AI investors. He specifically took aim at companies advocating for a global pause on AI development, singling out Anthropic, suggesting that those calling for slowdowns should first address their own acceleration in AI innovations.