Doom Debates!
Debating College Students About AI Extinction
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College students are so angry about AI that they booed its very mention at 2026 commencement ceremonies. So why aren’t they rallying behind PauseAI? I went back to my alma mater, UC Berkeley, to find out.
I spoke with students studying philosophy, economics, and physics, as well as everyday folks visiting campus.
My interviewees were aware of AI’s rapidly growing capabilities. When pressed,…