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Could AI really wipe out humanity and hijack the internet?

We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI development There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop. We look at six claims and reactions to them. Continue reading...

Could AI really wipe out humanity and hijack the internet?

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