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Should We Ignore Claims about AI’s Existential Threat?

Should We Ignore Claims about AI’s Existential Threat?

Update: 2025-05-01
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Are claims about AI destroying humanity just more AI hype we should ignore? My guests today, Risto Uuk and Torben Swoboda assess three popular arguments for why we should dismiss them and focus solely on the AI risks that are here today. But they find each argument flawed, arguing that, unless some fourth powerful argument comes along, we should devote resources to identifying and avoiding potential existential risks to humanity posed by AI.



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Should We Ignore Claims about AI’s Existential Threat?

Should We Ignore Claims about AI’s Existential Threat?

Reid Blackman