{
  "id": 8498623,
  "title": "Kara Swisher: AI Isn’t Going to Destroy Humanity—But the People Building It Might",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kara-swisher-ai-isnt-going-to-destroy-humanity-but-the-people",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Atlantic",
    "slug": "the-atlantic",
    "url": "https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/09/kara-swisher-ai-destroy-humanity-atlantic-festival/688721/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kara Swisher, the tech journalist and host of two podcasts, believes that the focus on AI wiping out humanity is misguided. Instead, she argues that the real danger lies in the people building the technology. Swisher, who has covered Silicon Valley for decades, has observed that tech experts often fail to put adequate safeguards in place for their creations. In her recent interview with Atlantic executive editor Adrienne LaFrance, Swisher emphasized the importance of human accountability in this rapidly evolving field. She highlighted how tech leaders, despite their intelligence, have made the same mistakes repeatedly, failing to consider the consequences of their work. Swisher also pointed out the lack of regulation and control over these powerful entities, likening the situation to the development of nuclear energy, where private companies had significant influence and the potential for catastrophic accidents. She urged Americans to recognize the need for oversight and accountability in the AI industry to prevent any potential harm.",
  "summary": "The longtime tech journalist says she’s seen Silicon Valley make the same mistakes again and again.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kara Swisher believes AI danger lies in builders, not destruction of humanity.",
    "Tech experts often fail to implement proper safeguards for AI creations.",
    "Lack of regulation and control over AI similar to nuclear energy development."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}