# Quote of the day by The Odyssey director Chris Nolan: 'AI researchers refer to the present moment as an 'Oppenheimer moment'' — putting into perspective the scale of change AI will bring

> The unintended consequences of progress, including the risks and possible harms caused, are always a factor that scientists and engineers consider in building any new technology.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-the-odyssey-director-chris-nolan-ai-researchers-refer-to-the-present-moment-as-an-oppenheimer-moment-putting-into-perspective-the-scale-of-change-ai-will-bring?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6d3d2735e73fb7aa071540)
- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #ai
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