Leading AI Experts Issue Dire Warning on Risk of 'Extinction' from Advanced Technology

Top AI executives and experts have warned policymakers to prioritize mitigating the risk of extinction from AI.
The warning comes in an open letter signed by over 350 leaders calling for global action to address existential threats posed by artificial intelligence.
Signatories include CEOs of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, who cited risks including the spread of misinformation and elimination of jobs.
The letter proposes coordinating an international response and further research into ensuring the safe development of AI.
Critics argue the statement is too alarmist and distracts from addressing AI's immediate harms like bias and job disruption.