TechCrunch fact-checks both claims as implausible
1 Sep 19 11:00 AM · 7d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
TechCrunch's Julie Bort reports that an AI security professional dismissed Yang's claim as unlikely and noted researchers could filter out malicious code if found. On Brown's air-gap scenario, Bort notes the 2015 research required computers nearly touching each other with a communication rate of 1-8 bits per hour, making coordinated attacks impractical.
“this particular safety issue is unlikely at best”
AI security professional (cited in TechCrunch)
Andrew Yang Former presidential candidate, CEO Noble MobileNoam Brown AI reasoning research lead, OpenAIJulie Bort Reporter, TechCrunch
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AI safety discussions have reached sci-fi territory. techcrunch.com/2026/09/19/a... My take: For CIOs, this means proactive risk management, educational board convos, and ethical guidelines that must evolve rapidly.
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Is the AI safety debate about safety or control? https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/is-t he-ai-safety-debate-about-safety-or-control/
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AI safety chats go viral, mixing fact & fiction. Misinformation can derail startups. What do you think?
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Las conversaciones sobre seguridad de IA se han vuelto increíbles —
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