Yes, but you can say that because you have the independent evidence that nuclear power plants are workable, beyond the mere say-so of a couple of scientists. You don't have that kind of evidence for AI safety.

Also, this:

Non-Friendly AI is no Elder God. It kills you, at worst.

... is not a given. What makes you think that the worst it would do is kill you, when killing is not the worst thing humans do to each other?