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AI researchers warn of existential risk from superintelligence · 1 source tracked

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Several AI researchers from leading companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic have expressed grave concerns about the existential risks posed by superintelligent AI. In interviews collected by Palisade Research, these experts warned that AI could lead to human extinction, with some estimating the probability as high as a coin flip or 10%. They acknowledged the difficulty in controlling such powerful systems and the inherent conflict of interest in working on technology they believe is dangerous, though some stated they would quit if they didn't believe their work was mitigating these risks. AI

IMPACT Researchers express significant concern over potential AI-driven existential risks, highlighting the need for safety measures and control mechanisms.

RANK_REASON Cluster consists of interviews and opinions from AI researchers about potential risks, not a direct release or product announcement.

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AI researchers warn of existential risk from superintelligence · 1 source tracked

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Stevie Bonifield ·

    AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’

    "The chance of human extinction is about a coin flip, in my view," Geoffrey Irving, a former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee, said in a new interview. It's one of a dozen interviews with AI researchers, including current and former employees at OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. …

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