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Kevin Okemwa

Sam Altman warns the "dead internet theory" may soon come true — bots and AI like ChatGPT could kill the web in 3 years

The X account of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is displayed on a mobile phone with a ChatGPT logo.

Generative AI has evolved beyond a mere tool that can generate images based on text prompts, it's delivering real-life impact in society across medicine, education, computing, entertainment, and more. However, its implications can be viewed as both positive and negative.

On one hand, it shows great promise in the healthcare sector, with new technology capable of detecting early signs of dementia and even cancer, making it easier to begin treatment before the condition spirals out of control. On the other hand, this sophisticated technology poses an existential threat, with a 99.9999% probability of ending humanity.

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