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Fear of Super Intelligent AI Is Driving Harvard and MIT Students to Drop Out

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Aug 8, 2025 15:48
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A growing number of Harvard and MIT students are reportedly dropping out due to concerns over the rapid development of super-intelligent AI and its potential risks. This trend highlights increasing anxiety among young technologists about the ethical and existential implications of advanced AI, signaling a need for more responsible innovation and oversight in the field.

Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriafeng/2025/08/06/fear-of-super-intelligent-ai-is-driving-harvard-and-mit-students-to-drop-out/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44838413 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
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