AI researchers warn superintelligence risks may be existential
A group of AI researchers, including former and current employees from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, have published interviews on the risks of superintelligence. The videos, hosted by Palisade Research on frominside.ai, highlight concerns about AI-driven human extinction. Geoffrey Irving, a former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee, stated the chance of human extinction from AI is…
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- Geoffrey Irving says human extinction from AI is ‘about a coin flip’
- Neel Nanda estimates at least a 10% chance of AI-caused extinction
- Daniel Kokotajilo calls superintelligence ‘god-like powerful’ and uncontrollable
The researchers debate whether their warnings are overblown or justified. Mary Phuong of Google acknowledged her paycheck could bias her perspective, while Nanda argued he continues working to mitigate risks. The interviews do not propose a unified solution to AI safety challenges.
AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
The Verge AI · 29 September 2026
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