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What are AI 'doomsday' warnings?

Some experts and public figures have expressed concerns that advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity, even leading to extinction. These 'doomsday' scenarios often involve AI becoming uncontrollable or developing goals that conflict with human well-being. Jensen Huang, Nvidia's boss, dismisses these as irresponsible and unscientific.

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Nvidia boss rejects AI 'doomsday' warnings as not grounded in science

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