If AI is such a risk to humanity, why are these tech leaders developing it? What an insane choice. I don't buy the transparent, 'technological development is in

If AI is such a risk to humanity, why are these tech leaders developing it? What an insane choice. I don't buy the transparent, 'technological development is inevitable' argument. Make it a secret project if you're worried about enemies eclipsing you. Somehow, the public lets them off the hook for 'stepping forward' and preaching that it should be regulated, while they continue to risk the future of humanity.