Artificial Intelligence is transforming every part of our lives, from smart phones to self-driving cars. But the big question is: can we really control it? Some scientists are saying AI could be as dangerous as nuclear war if not managed properly, while others think it’s all hype. So, who should we believe?
A recent study dug deep into this very issue by asking 111 AI experts about their views on AI safety. It turns out there are two main camps: those who see AI as a controllable tool and those who think of it as an unpredictable agent. Interestingly, most experts believe AI safety is crucial, yet many are not familiar with important concepts like the idea that AI might strive for self-preservation, known as
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Based on “Why do Experts Disagree on Existential Risk and P(doom)? A Survey of AI Experts” by Severin Field, available on arXiv (arxiv.org/abs/2502.14870), used under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
