Could AI really wipe out humanity and hijack the internet?
By Robert BoothZimbabwe

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We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI development
There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop. We look at six claims and reactions to them.
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- Length
- 65 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 15, 2026
- Byline
- Robert Booth
- Source
- The Guardian