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AI Experts Already Doomsday Prepping for When AI Takes Out the Entire Financial System

Start stocking up, folks! The post AI Experts Already Doomsday Prepping for When AI Takes Out the Entire Financial System appeared first on Futurism .

AI Experts Already Doomsday Prepping for When AI Takes Out the Entire Financial System

AI researchers are prepping for potential AI-powered cyberattacks that could cripple infrastructure vital to modern life, as the technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous among coders. Andreas Stuhlmüller, CEO of Elicit, suggested stockpiling cash, a Starlink terminal for internet access, a backup power system, and provisions for months in a tweet.

Although the cyberattack on grocery store refrigeration units in France hasn't been linked to AI, the technology's capability to identify vulnerabilities and its use in recent high-profile cases highlight the growing threat AI poses to cybersecurity systems. This indicates that the possibility of AI models or humans using them taking down critical infrastructure is a concern worth preparing for.

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