Top AI leaders traded full-blown optimism for apprehension at Pittsburgh’s premier tech summit

Growing cybersecurity threats, societal backlash and regulation dominated the conversation on how to use AI for good at AI Horizons 2026.

By: Alice Crow

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Doom was the topic of discussion on more than one occasion at the AI Horizons Summit on Thursday — a tone shift for the annual conference compared to years past.

That switch-up was on full display when Gov. Josh Shapiro took the stage to call for increased regulation, citing the growing cybersecurity threat posed by AI and the carelessness of companies that prioritize “winning the race” over negative consequences.

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