Lanier has been around during the last AI hype cycle in the 80's, he's seen it all rise and collapse already (same with VR btw).
In general he should know what he's talking about when it comes to tech hype cycles ;)
In general he should know what he's talking about when it comes to tech hype cycles ;)
And his unique perspective on AI is all the more valuable (and courageous) considering that Microsoft, recently laid off their AI ethics team. It's super important we don't let human considerations fall by the wayside in this rush. The potential of AI is limitless, but so are the potential risks.