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As AI giants warn of existential risk, they can also build a competitive moat via safety. ‘It’s genius and they’re all going to make a lot of money’

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As AI giants warn of existential risk, they can also build a competitive moat via safety. ‘It’s genius and they’re all going to make a lot of money’WorldPing
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AI giants can block smaller competitors' growth by positioning themselves as the safest bet for investors, according to Harrison Rolfes, a Pitchbook senior research analyst.

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  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:04:33 UTC.

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