Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity?

Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:15:00 UTC.

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