A group of researchers and technologists, often labeled 'AI doomers,' continue to warn about the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, despite facing criticism and accusations of alarmism. Their core argument is that as AI systems approach or surpass human-level intelligence, they could become uncontrollable and pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. Proponents advocate …
A group of researchers and technologists, often labeled ‘AI doomers,’ continue to warn about the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, despite facing criticism and accusations of alarmism. Their core argument is that as AI systems approach or surpass human-level intelligence, they could become uncontrollable and pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. Proponents advocate for stringent safety research, regulatory oversight, and potentially pausing the development of the most powerful systems. Critics argue these fears are speculative, distract from more immediate AI harms like bias and job displacement, and could stifle beneficial innovation. The debate highlights a fundamental schism within the tech community about how to manage the rapid advancement of AI technology. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/15/1129171/the-ai-doomers-feel-undeterred/
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