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AI’s Existential Risk Warning | Portland Maine News

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AI pioneers at Anthropic are sounding the alarm: superintelligent AI could doom humanity, with a 10%+ chance of extinction within a decade. Internal warnings from top researchers, including a former OpenAI and Anthropic scientist who quit over safety concerns, reveal a growing crisis in AI alignment. Despite billions poured into development, no solid plan exists to ensure AI stays benevolent. Over 1,300 industry insiders recently urged the U.S. government to slow the race — signaling that even the creators fear their own creations. The clock is ticking as innovation outpaces control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20690a915ff64301

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