{"id":234436,"date":"2026-06-27T11:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/yann-lecun-godfather-of-ai-if-you-block-an-ai-because-you-think-its-dangerous-youre-engaging-in-medieval-obscurantism\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T11:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:23:57","slug":"yann-lecun-godfather-of-ai-if-you-block-an-ai-because-you-think-its-dangerous-youre-engaging-in-medieval-obscurantism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/yann-lecun-godfather-of-ai-if-you-block-an-ai-because-you-think-its-dangerous-youre-engaging-in-medieval-obscurantism\/","title":{"rendered":"Yann LeCun, Godfather of AI: “If You Block an AI Because You Think It’s Dangerous, You’re Engaging in Medieval Obscurantism”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The phrase “this AI model is so dangerous that it would be a mistake to make it public” has echoed throughout the tech industry long before the emergence of the first public versions of ChatGPT. This prevailing narrative surrounding “dangerous” AI has become more of a marketing strategy than a grounded truth, yet it continues to be disseminated by companies like Anthropic and OpenAI with each new model launch.<\/p>\n

Yann LeCun, a pivotal figure in artificial intelligence, emphasizes that if companies genuinely believe their AI tools are dangerous, they are indulging in what he terms “medieval obscurantism.”<\/p>\n

The Fear Narrative: Nonsense or Reality?<\/h2>\n

On April 10, Anthropic released the Claude Mythos Preview, touting it as the best AI model ever created, claiming exclusivity due to limited access. Despite tests from companies like Mozilla showing its effectiveness in areas like cybersecurity, LeCun argues that these claims are exaggerated. The tool may be powerful, but it remains a general-purpose instrument that could be misused if misapplied.<\/p>\n

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The narrative that Claude Mythos is “too powerful” has been fueled not only by the tech companies involved but also by government actions\u2014like prohibiting non-U.S. citizens from using this commercial model. For LeCun, such concerns overlay a context of fear that is unnecessary and damaging.<\/p>\n

The Case for Openness in AI<\/h2>\n

During a panel at Vivatech, LeCun discussed the future of AI and criticized the closed model favored by companies like Anthropic. He stated, “Anthropic, and a few others, are a lobby that essentially wants AI not to be open source because they believe it is an inherently dangerous technology.” He questions this assertion, considering that knowledge dissemination is substantially beneficial.<\/p>\n

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LeCun believes that current AI models are primarily tools for disseminating knowledge. In his view, they are like a “vitaminized Wikipedia” capable of making people smarter but lacking the ability to generate new knowledge. He imparts that blocking access to tools due to concerns about danger is indicative of a primitive mindset, akin to the medieval era, when the Church silenced dissenting voices.<\/p>\n

The Limitations of Language Models<\/h2>\n

LeCun argues that today\u2019s language models (LLMs) are not the panacea some CEOs suggest they are. He notes their success in tasks like mathematics and coding but points out that the true revolution in AI will lie in creating agents capable of anticipating the consequences of their actions.<\/p>\n

To develop what he calls “agentic systems,” AI must evolve to understand world models that enable it to predict future states. Languages models currently fall short, as they work mainly as advanced predictive text generators rather than insightful knowledge creators.<\/p>\n

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Despite the criticisms he faces, LeCun remains devoted to advancing self-supervised learning models. He acknowledges the complexity in building systems that can abstract real-world data while leveraging their understanding for meaningful predictions.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: A Call for Knowledge Sharing<\/h2>\n

Ultimately, Yann LeCun advocates for an open, collaborative approach in the field of artificial intelligence. He believes that knowledge sharing fosters culture and innovation, challenging any notion of a select few controlling AI for societal benefit. His perspective encourages a shift away from fear-based narratives and a move towards harnessing AI as a tool that enhances human intelligence rather than undermines it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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