Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.
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"there is a greater than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' within the next decade."
— Evan Hubinger , Academic
"he and other staff were 'genuinely frightened' about the speed of advancements and what it could mean for humanity."
— Jacob Coxon , Academic
"it had advanced 'drastically faster' than expected, including in its 'ability to build the next generation of AI'."
— Dario Amodei , Executive
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Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.
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