# Will AI Really Kill Us All?

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-11T20:05:06Z · updated 2026-09-18T16:56:39Z

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## Summary

MIT Technology Review is hosting a subscriber-only roundtable discussion on whether advanced artificial intelligence could destroy humanity. This conversation will explore the origins of AI extinction fears, their validity, and what we should do if they prove true. Experts Will Douglas Heaven and Grace Huckins will join MIT Technology Review executive editor Niall Firth to discuss these concerns. Topics include AI's potential for lying and cheating, its vulnerability to attacks, and the likelihood that it might form new biases in hiring decisions.

## Key points

- Experts discussing AI extinction fears
- MIT Technology Review hosting a roundtable discussion
- AI could potentially destroy humanity

## Why it matters

This roundtable is crucial for understanding the potential risks and ethical implications of advanced artificial intelligence, especially regarding its ability to self-improve and form biases.

## Sources

1. [Roundtables: Will AI really kill us all?](https://technologyreview.com/2026/09/11/1143936/roundtables-will-ai-really-kill-us-all) (MIT Technology Review AI, 2026-09-11)
2. [Could AI pose a serious threat to our existence?](https://theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/18/could-ai-pose-a-serious-threat-to-our-existence) (The Guardian AI, 2026-09-18)
3. [Could AI really kill us all? Your questions, answered.](https://technologyreview.com/2026/09/18/1144435/could-ai-really-kill-us-all-your-questions-answered) (MIT Technology Review AI, 2026-09-18)
4. [Could AI really end humanity? Post your questions for our tech reporters now](https://theguardian.com/community/live/2026/sep/18/could-ai-really-end-humanity-technology-qanda) (The Guardian AI, 2026-09-18)
5. [Roundtables: Could AI really kill us all?](https://technologyreview.com/2026/09/15/1143936/roundtables-will-ai-really-kill-us-all) (MIT Technology Review AI, 2026-09-15)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Will AI Really Kill Us All?", 11 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/will-ai-really-kill-us-all

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