What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
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"powerful AI systems could even make humans extinct."
— Geoffrey Hinton , Academic
"calls for AI development to slow down."
— Dario Amodei , Executive
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AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
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