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We're not about to awaken an evil digital god — AI is far more likely to end in a great disappointment

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AI is unlikely to launch a Hollywood-style war against us.

Rather, the biggest danger of AI is that it will disappoint us, says Andrew Rogoyski .

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  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:39:00 UTC.

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