OpenAI safety researcher says 70% chance AI makes humans extinct in 3 years

12-Sep-2026

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Experts from OpenAI and Anthropic warn of existential risks posed by rapidly advancing AI, predicting a high chance of human extinction within years if regulation or coordinated slowing of development doesn't occur. Incidents of rogue AI agents hacking companies and systems highlight control challenges. 

New OpenAI board member Paul Christiano emphasizes the need for industry collaboration to align superintelligent AI with human interests, while internal critics call for greater responsibility amid fears that current efforts are insufficient to manage AI risks.