AI Is Advancing Fast and Could End Us All

In this episode, Michael asks you chilling question: “Agree or Disagree — Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority akin to the threat of pandemics and nuclear war.” Michael dives into the warnings from AI experts who argue that artificial superintelligence could mean the end of humanity. From OpenAI’s new video generator Sora to the blurring line between fact and fiction, Michael explores whether technology has already gone too far. 🎧 Listen now, then cast your vote on today’s poll at smerconish.com.

Episode 1582 of the The Smerconish Podcast podcast, hosted by Michael Smerconish, titled "AI Is Advancing Fast and Could End Us All" was published on October 15, 2025 and runs 13 minutes.

October 15, 2025 ·13m · The Smerconish Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Michael asks you chilling question: “Agree or Disagree — Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority akin to the threat of pandemics and nuclear war.” Michael dives into the warnings from AI experts who argue that artificial superintelligence could mean the end of humanity. From OpenAI’s new video generator Sora to the blurring line between fact and fiction, Michael explores whether technology has already gone too far. 🎧 Listen now, then cast your vote on today’s poll at smerconish.com.

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