Safety
The simple linear trend that will destroy both OpenAI and Anthropic (even as total spend is increasing).
Gary Marcus warns that a simple linear trend—despite growing overall AI spending—will undermine both OpenAI and Anthropic by eroding expected returns and scaling challenges. He argues that this trajec
Gary Marcus warns that a simple linear trend—despite growing overall AI spending—will undermine both OpenAI and Anthropic by eroding expected returns and scaling challenges. He argues that this trajectory makes large‑scale plans, such as Dario’s planned $2 trillion IPO, unrealistic and risky. Dr. Eli David echoes this caution, highlighting the peril of pursuing aggressive financial commitments under these conditions.
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Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-09-19