You'd have to be naïve to deny that AI poses a risk that must be taken seriously. But, to think that a moratorium - which would be ignored by those with the greatest likelihood of causing or allowing AI to do harm - is the right answer, seems plainly silly. It's not surprising that several of the signers have a personal stake in attacking the current efforts.

The letter should instead simply have clarified the risks and outlined a sensible, actionable plan to promote responsible development alongside the inevitable march of progress.