{
  "id": 6754341,
  "title": "AI might take us all down, just not the way you think",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ai-might-take-us-all-down-just-not-the-way-you-think",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-apocalypse-can-artificial-intelligence-really-destroy-humanity-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI might take us all down, but not in the way most people imagine, according to experts. The debate surrounding AI's potential to be catastrophic has gained significant traction, particularly after an Anthropic researcher resigned and warned that AI companies are \"gambling with our lives.\" This has sparked a wider conversation about the actual threat AI poses to humanity. While there are concerns, it seems that AI is more likely to facilitate human attacks rather than directly cause our downfall. Hollywood has long depicted various doomsday scenarios involving AI, but the likelihood of such events occurring is a subject of debate. Researcher Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the \"Godfather of AI,\" suggests a 10% chance of AI wiping out humanity within a decade. However, it appears that humans, rather than AI, are responsible for this outcome. Companies in the AI industry have been known to engage in both cautious and alarmist language, leveraging concerns to market their products effectively. Despite the warnings, many in the AI community acknowledge the challenge of controlling AI development, especially in the face of fierce competition and significant financial stakes. Nevertheless, the fear-driven narratives surrounding AI can be attributed to factors such as making a profit and creating high-profile stories for investors. Fitch Ratings has even warned that an AI bubble bursting could have far-reaching consequences for the stock market, which is heavily reliant on AI. So, while AI might pose some risks, it is unlikely to bring about humanity's end as portrayed in movies and sensationalized headlines.",
  "summary": "There's a lot of debate about AI ending humanity. We asked senior AI researchers how likely that is and then quizzed AI on how it would take us down.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}