I have found that technology is frequently sold by owners, rather than creators, for the two following reasons:

1. "If we don't do it, the other guy will."

2. "Because"

3. "Risks versus benefits? We'll look into that. Tomorrow. Just give me the cash."

Recall Thomas Edison's sales pitch for DC power. Electrocution. [0]

[0] https://www.historyandheadlines.com/january-4-1903-killer-el...

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030105/bookbriefs...