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Experts Warn That Advanced AI Could Pose Severe Risks to Humanity
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Researchers and technology experts warn that uncontrolled advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity, while others debate the probability and current reality of such threats.
- Researchers at the American AI company Anthropic warn that powerful AI could threaten human survival within this decade.
- Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Jackson stated that AI could completely destroy humanity by the end of 2030, with a current researcher estimating the risk probability at over 10 percent.
- Experts state there is currently no adequate safety plan to ensure super-intelligent AI aligns with human interests.
- Former British Defense Minister Des Browne and Professor Stuart Russell warned in Parliament that super-intelligent AI could rival or exceed the threat of nuclear weapons.
- Professor Kate Devlin argues that the prediction of AI destroying humanity is a risk estimate rather than a proven fact, noting that super-intelligent AI does not currently exist.
- Other observed risks include the malicious use of AI systems, cyberattacks, the spread of misinformation, job displacement, personal data security threats, and high energy consumption.
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