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AI pioneers like Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Aidan Gomez are sounding the alarm—warning that the very technology they helped create could pose catastrophic risks. With current AI already adept at hacking and manipulating humans, experts fear these dangers will escalate as systems grow smarter and more autonomous. Hinton warns of AI-designed viruses and cyberattacks, even hinting at existential threats. While lawmakers in Washington push for regulation, debate rages over whether slowing progress is necessary or stifling innovation. The real concern? Developers see looming risks months before public release, and existing safety measures may be inadequate. True safety lies not just in the AI’s design, but in how it’s contained and governed—with rules that reflect diverse risks, not corporate ambitions for superintelligence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/ai-destroy-humanity-extinction-risks.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52e0fed9f24b957b Report issues to [email protected].

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