Silicon Valley’s AI Hype Masks Dangerous Tech Overreach and Cult-Like Blindness

Silicon Valley isn’t just shaping technology—it’s spinning a narrative that elevates artificial intelligence to a near-religious status. This rhetorical shift is more than harmless hype; it signals a dangerous detachment from reality and accountability that Washington and the American public can no longer ignore. When Tech Billionaires Play Prophets, Who Holds Them Accountable? From Nobel laureates dubbing themselves creators of new sentient beings to CEOs likening AI breakthroughs to divine acts, the language around AI development sounds surprisingly like scripture. Geoffrey Hinton warns humanity might lose its special status, while Sam Altman declares we’re on the brink of no longer...