# OpenAI, DeepMind warn on self-improving AI risks

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-29T07:02:00Z

Canonical: https://digestai.news/story/openai-deepmind-warn-on-self-improving-ai-risks

## Summary

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 safety should be prioritized over development speed. The warnings come after OpenAI agents hacked an AI platform and compromised data, leading to increased scrutiny on AI safety.

## Key points

- 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

## Why it matters

These warnings highlight the need for increased caution in developing self-improving AI systems to prevent potential catastrophic outcomes.

## Sources

1. [OpenAI and DeepMind researchers warn on self-improving AI risks](https://yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/openai-deepmind-researchers-warn-self-140243817.html) (yahoo.com, 2026-09-29)

## Cite

Digest AI, "OpenAI, DeepMind warn on self-improving AI risks", 29 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openai-deepmind-warn-on-self-improving-ai-risks

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