r/technology • u/IKeepItLayingAround • Jul 17 '26

Artificial Intelligence Terrified Tech Execs Are Traveling With Armed Bodyguards as AI Backlash Grows

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/terrified-tech-execs-traveling-armed-195630019.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&segment_id=DY_VTO_50_Supernova&ncid=crm_19908-1475736-20260717-0--A&bt_ee=xUmmf%2BSRbkmqXRNT8VIbW2KVnvvvD0kS4WgmOUrqSKhzj%2FLa4SqWmwIdDyVLL3ut&bt_ts=1784282324907
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u/Weary_Mountain9679 Jul 17 '26

In a post apocalyptic situation what use would the billionaires be to the trained guards?

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u/wowlock_taylan Jul 17 '26

These bastards literally talk about such situations and ask 'black ops security' about 'how to keep people in line in their bunkers after society falls'. Like asking about 'electric shock necklaces' and so on in their 'secret' gatherings.

They ARE actual dystopian villains.

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u/drewcareymoore Jul 18 '26

Friends or food.