The short version

Scott Galloway predicted on January 1, 2024: ““AI will create more jobs and boost the economy, but I also believe that the biggest threat to the US will be domestic terrorism from people in uniform weaponized by AI girlfriends.”” Verdict: Still evolving. AI-enhanced chatbots and 'AI companions' have grown rapidly, and concerns about AI-enabled radicalization and deepfakes are documented. However,…

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Scott Galloway

On January 1, 2024

““AI will create more jobs and boost the economy, but I also believe that the biggest threat to the US will be domestic terrorism from people in uniform weaponized by AI girlfriends.””

Follow-up

AI-enhanced chatbots and 'AI companions' have grown rapidly, and concerns about AI-enabled radicalization and deepfakes are documented. However, a widespread, clearly attributable wave of U.S. domestic terrorism 'from people in uniform weaponized by AI girlfriends' has not become a dominant threat. AI's net effect on job creation is also complex and not conclusively confirmed macroeconomically. The mechanism is plausible and partially visible, but the specific terrorism scenario has not fully materialized.

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