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How would AI actually ‘kill all humans’? Here are the top five most likely scenarios | Toby Walsh

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What happened

From a dangerous new bioweapon to total societal breakdown, is a ‘superintelligent’ AI capable of wiping out humanity?

Earlier this month, artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic after just four months.

Key facts

  • Earlier this month, artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic after just four months.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:51:57 UTC.

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