What do you get when you mix billion-dollar egos, unfinished AI code, and an arms race mindset? A potential disaster with better branding. In this episode, Emily Laird breaks down why “safety pledges” and AI ethics guidelines sound great… right up until there’s money on the table. From vaporware promises to high-stakes standoffs between sleepy engineers and rogue models, we’re exploring why the current guardrails feel more like pool noodles. It's just a classic Emily Laird AGI riff… Join the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AGI concerns.  Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn