'I saw Terminator 2': Y Combinator's Garry Tan pushes back on AI extinction fears

Business Insider | 11-09-2026 09:08am |

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan pushed back on AI extinction fears, saying people should focus on real AI risks rather than Hollywood doomsday scenarios. In a CNBC interview, he emphasized separating 'science fact from science fiction.' His comments come as Anthropic and OpenAI face criticism from insiders over their approaches to AI safety.

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