The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions

The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)
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Published5 h ago (Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT)
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AuthorKatie McQue