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AI existential risk concerns rise after political figure's comment · 2 sources tracked

A social media post expresses concern about the existential risks of generative AI, particularly after hearing a statement from Tr*mp. Another post from the same user highlights that AI companies acknowledge the potential for their technology to cause human extinction, yet continue to seek further funding. AI

IMPACT Concerns about AI's existential risks are amplified by public figures and industry acknowledgments, potentially influencing public perception and regulatory discussions.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of social media posts discussing AI existential risk, not primary reporting or official statements.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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AI existential risk concerns rise after political figure's comment · 2 sources tracked

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The cluster consists of social media posts discussing AI existential risk, not primary reporting or official statements.
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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Honestly I wasn't worried about # genAI creating an extinction event until I heard Tr*mp say he didn't think it was going to happen # AI # ArtificialInformation

    Honestly I wasn't worried about # genAI creating an extinction event until I heard Tr*mp say he didn't think it was going to happen # AI # ArtificialInformation

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI companies today: "The technology we've built has a higher probability of destroying all human life on earth than rolling a natural 20 on a D20. Also - give u

    AI companies today: "The technology we've built has a higher probability of destroying all human life on earth than rolling a natural 20 on a D20. Also - give us more money." # AI # ArtificialInformation