How dangerous AI could be, and why experts are warning about human extinction

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How dangerous AI could be, and why experts are warning about human extinction
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Technology leaders are warning that “mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority” luciemheath explains what we know about the threats of AI ⬇️

’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, also a professor at NYU, regularly posts on social media against the idea that the current trajectory of AI is destined towards doom.AI systems may become more capable than you, but you'll still be their boss.

If you feel threatened by having a staff — of humans or machines — that is smarter than you, you are not a good boss.He acknowledges there are concerns and some risks, but also highlights there are benefits to be gained from the technology. “AI systems may become more capable than you, but you’ll still be their boss,” he tweeted on 21 May. “If you feel threatened by having a staff — of humans or machines — that is smarter than you, you are not a good boss.”At the G7 summit in Japan earlier this month, Rishi Sunak promised the UK will push for new “guardrails” to protect against the potential dangers of technology.

Asked ahead of the G7 what message he would try to send to allies, the Prime Minister said: “I think if it’s used safely, if it’s used securely, obviously there are benefits from artificial intelligence for growing our economy, for transforming our society, improving public services. But as I say that has to be done safely and securely and with guardrails in place, and that has been our regulatory approach.

AI leaders, including Mr Altman, were also recently called to give evidence to the United States Senate

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