Could AI wipe out humanity? | Most pressing problems | 80,000 Hours

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Could AI wipe out humanity? | Most pressing problems | 80,000 Hours

CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Existential risk from AI 02:45 AI systems are “black boxes” 03:26 AI systems might develop secondary goals 05:31 How could an AI disempower humanity? 06:13 Maybe it’ll be fine 06:51 Misuse of AI 07:18 The future is uncertain 08:16 Solutions 09:09 Conclusion

Risks from power-seeking AI systems

By Cody Fenwick and Zershaaneh Qureshi

Last updated July 17th, 2025 · First published August 2022 ·

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Could AI wipe out humanity? | Most pressing problems | 80,000 Hours

Risks from power-seeking AI systems

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