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Researchers Warn Advanced AI Could Cause Human Extinction

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. AI researchers warned that advanced artificial intelligence could cause human extinction.
Anthony Aguirre (UC Santa Cruz) said only modest progress is needed for rogue AI swarms to emerge.
Roman Yampolskiy (University of Louisville) warned autonomous AI could plan, acquire resources, and manipulate people.
Both experts said outcomes could range from human extinction to a world where humans lose decision-making power.

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U.S. AI researchers warned that advanced artificial intelligence could cause human extinction.
Anthony Aguirre (UC Santa Cruz) said only modest progress is needed for rogue AI swarms to emerge.
Roman Yampolskiy (University of Louisville) warned autonomous AI could plan, acquire resources, and manipulate people.
Both experts said outcomes could range from human extinction to a world where humans lose decision-making power.