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Could AI really kill us all? Your questions, answered.

MIT Technology ReviewPublished 2 hours ago

MIT Technology Review hosted a live event addressing fears about AI causing human extinction. Experts acknowledged AI's potential risks, including lethal uses in warfare and cyberattacks, but consider global annihilation unlikely. They emphasize focusing on current AI challenges rather than apocalyptic scenarios.

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