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I worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner

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What happened

We must stop companies from allowing AI to self-improve into an uncontrollable level of intelligence Major AI lab CEOs advocated for slowing the pace of AI development this weekend.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:59 UTC.

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