International experts estimate a 20 percent probability that AI systems could acquire dangerous weapons capabilities or inflict mass harm resulting in millions of deaths over the next five years, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at MIT and the University of Queensland.
Axios reports that a comprehensive survey of global experts has revealed significant concerns about catastrophic artificial intelligence risks that could materialize between now and 2030. The research, conducted by MIT IT FutureTech and the University of Queensland in Australia, gathered assessments from 272 international experts who evaluated two dozen different AI-related risks based on their likelihood and potential severity.
The findings paint a sobering picture of...
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