Try looking at it from the perspective of reality TV, where attention is everything and there is no actual product. An inflammatory post about the dangers of A

Try looking at it from the perspective of reality TV, where attention is everything and there is no actual product. An inflammatory post about the dangers of AI increases awareness and emotional engagement. Especially paired with a calm and steady press release. It's the same pattern as an abusive relationship - cause the pain, then alleviate it. I'm not saying its an explicit manipulation, just a unconscious tactic that opens up when people really care about the mission.