Could AI really wipe out humanity and hijack the internet?

The Guardian UK Tuesday 15 September 2026, 17:54 UTC By Robert Booth, Dan Milmo and Aisha Down 1 min read

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We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI developmentThere 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.

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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