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Worried about an AI apocalypse? Here’s how to think about the risk of doom
Commentators say the probability of machines wiping us out ranges from 0 to over 95 per cent.
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The piece examines public concern over an AI apocalypse, noting recent mainstream headlines that claim there is more than a ten‑percent chance AI could eradicate humanity. It explains that, despite the sensational claims, the author considers the actual risk to be very low.
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