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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Artificial Intelligence Carries 99.9% Extinction Chance, University Safety Expert Warns

Artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity this century, says Louisville professor, though consensus remains elusive (Credit: Unsplash/ Xu Haiwei)

A University of Louisville AI safety expert has warned that artificial intelligence carries a 99.9 per cent chance of wiping out humanity within the next century.

Roman Yampolskiy, a computer scientist who specialises in AI safety and cybersecurity, delivered the stark prediction during a recent podcast appearance, arguing that no AI system deployed to date has been completely reliable and future iterations could prove catastrophic.

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