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AI warnings knock Nasdaq futures, pressure tech stocks
Top AI lab CEOs called for slowing development, sparking a sell‑off in AI‑heavy stocks and a dip in Nasdaq futures.
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The excerpt highlights AI safety warnings from top lab CEOs that triggered a sell‑off in AI‑heavy stocks, pulling down Nasdaq futures and causing Alphabet’s shares to fall 2‑4%. The tone is critical, emphasizing market sensitivity to regulatory and ethical concerns.
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