According to @timnitGebru, prominent AI ethics researcher, the tech billionaires who have been vocal about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) were largely dismissed as a fringe group by professionals within the AI field (source: @timnitGebru, June 17, 2025). Gebru’s perspective highlights a significant divide between mainstream AI researchers and high-profile industry figures, underscoring skepticism toward AGI hype. This disconnect shapes how AI advancements and risks are perceived across the industry, influencing investment strategies, public trust, and the direction of AI research and regulation. Businesses should note that mainstream AI research continues to prioritize practical, scalable machine learning solutions over speculative AGI pursuits, suggesting immediate commercial opportunities lie in applied AI rather than AGI narratives.