According to Yann LeCun, sharing Steven Pinker's post on X, recent censorship measures in Texas universities—impacting the teaching of classical subjects like Plato—are sparking concerns within the AI industry about academic freedom and its effect on innovation and talent development (source: @ylecun, @sapinker). For AI companies and research institutions, such restrictions may limit access to diverse perspectives and critical thinking skills essential for AI advancements, potentially affecting the global competitiveness of Texas as an AI innovation hub.