Hany Farid on Tech Giants and AI Ethics

Date: June 14, 2026
Source: New York Times
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/ai-deepfake-hany-farid.html

Key Quote

"I can't stand this place anymore. These major tech giants will burn everything to the ground as long as they're making a profit. They're not interested in anything that's going to slow them down."

— Hany Farid

Context

Strong criticism of tech companies' approach to AI safety and regulation, particularly regarding deepfakes and the prioritization of profit over responsible development.

Tags

#ai-ethics #tech-giants #deepfakes #regulation #hany-farid #nyt