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Bill Maher Urges Halt on AI Development Amid Risks

4/18/2026

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  • Bill Maher, Real Time host, criticized artificial intelligence and its leaders on the April 18 episode, arguing society should halt AI development if leaders fear it.
  • He named Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, questioning their ability to manage personal data responsibly.
  • He warned that AI lacks human conscience and thus poses a risk to humanity.
  • His views align with Scarlett Johansson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who call for stricter AI regulations.