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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Technology
Erin Hale

AI could cause nuclear-level disaster, third of experts tell poll

Rapid advancements in AI have spurred calls for greater regulation [File: Dado Ruvic/Reuters]

More than one-third of researchers believe artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a “nuclear-level catastrophe”, according to a Stanford University survey, underscoring concerns in the sector about the risks posed by the rapidly advancing technology.

The survey is among the findings highlighted in the 2023 AI Index Report, released by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, which explores the latest developments, risks and opportunities in the burgeoning field of AI.

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