OpenAI, DeepMind warn on self-improving AI risks
Current and former researchers at OpenAI and Google DeepMind have warned about the dangers of rapidly developing self-improving AI systems. Juan Felipe Ceron Uribe from OpenAI described the pace as 'racing blindfolded', while Neel Nanda from DeepMind said there was a 10% chance of human extinction if AI leads to such systems. Geoffrey Irving, who has worked at both organizations, suggested that…
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- OpenAI and DeepMind researchers warn of self-improving AI risks
- Juan Felipe Ceron Uribe from OpenAI describes the pace as 'racing blindfolded'
- DeepMind researcher Neel Nanda estimates a 10% chance of human extinction
OpenAI and DeepMind researchers warn on self-improving AI risks
yahoo.com · 29 September 2026
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