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Debate, confusion explodes over AI 'doomsday’ warnings

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A former Anthropic researcher's warning that AI could soon destroy humanity broke past the typical tech circles last week, setting off a new firestorm of debate over the technology’s rapid development. Researchers have warned of AI’s potential danger for years, but nothing struck a chord quite like…

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  1. 2026-09-13 14:18 · The Hill Technology
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