In a surprising turn, numerous AI researchers have taken up smoking as a way to express their belief in the potential of artificial intelligence to combat cancer. Shyam Sankar, the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir, commented on this phenomenon, suggesting it reflects a sort of "mass psychosis" surrounding the advancements in AI technology. A recent report highlighted this trend in Silicon Valley's counterculture regarding smoking. Avi Schiffmann, the founder of the AI wearable tech company Friend, shared his perspective, stating, "By the time you do get lung cancer, our AI robots are supposed to have cured that." The debate now centers on which will occur first: the successful discovery of an AI-driven cancer treatment or the onset of cancer among startup founders.
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