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Researchers play down AI apocalypse fears, citing hurdles to creating a killer virus

Business InsiderPublished 3 hours ago

Some researchers argue that fears of AI creating a lethal virus and causing an apocalypse are exaggerated due to significant scientific and technical obstacles. Despite warnings from former AI insiders about existential risks, many biologists remain skeptical about the plausibility of such scenarios.

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