I'm not saying that Rob is right because of his achievements. I'm only saying that your speculations in your original post are ridiculous considering Rob's career and personal situation.
> Clout? Historical importance? Feeling like people are forgetting him?
Even more speculation.
Just in case you are not aware: there are many people who really think that what the big AI companies are doing is unethical. Rob may be one of them.
Stop appealing to authority. Just argue about facts and what was said.
You also keep accusing me of speculation but I already mentioned multiple times that it’s speculation. I never said it’s not speculation. It’s you who can’t make a coherent come back argument except to tell me to research and then respect him.