[hackernewds]

> expert in human language development and cognitive neuroscience, Gary is a futurist able to accurately predict the challenges and limitations of contemporary AI

I'm struggling to reconcile how these connect and he has been installed as Head of AI at Uber. Reeks of being a huckster

[tim333]

I didn't know the Uber bit, but googling:

>...held the position briefly after Uber acquired his company, Geometric Intelligence, in late 2016. However, Marcus stepped down from the directorship in March 2017,

which maybe fits your hypothesis.