Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
Concerns regarding the potential for AI to threaten human existence have intensified, leading to calls for stricter regulation from both researchers and industry leaders. While some experts warn of existential risks, others suggest that major AI companies may be advocating for regulation to solidify their market dominance.
Why it matters
The debate over AI safety versus corporate control is shaping the future of global technology policy and human security.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Calls for AI regulation are growing as concerned researchers and bosses issue disconcerting warnings about the tech's potential
In recent weeks, warnings about potential dangers of AI have spurred calls for coordinated action to slow the technology's development.
Claims by current and former researchers that the tech will endanger humanity - with one suggesting there is a greater than 10% chance of it " killing all humans " - have raised alarm bells.
Major developers OpenAI and Anthropic have urged lawmakers to regulate it, though some perhaps cynically suggest this move aims to cement their dominance over rivals.
Regardless, the high profile claims have caused concern. Here's what we know.
Some AI researchers say there are worrying signs of systems developing in their capabilities and power too quickly.
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