Lancet Commission Warns of AI as Potential Existential Threat

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The Lancet Commission identifies malicious use of AI as one of 17 catastrophic threats to humanity's health and survival by 2100, alongside nuclear conflict and other risks. While no incident has occurred, experts warn that targeted global action is needed to prevent worst-case scenarios.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves AI as a potential source of catastrophic harm in the future, specifically the malicious use of AI that could threaten human survival. However, no actual harm or incident has occurred yet; the article is about a risk assessment and warnings about plausible future threats. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it describes circumstances where AI's development or use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future.[AI generated]
AI principles
SafetyRobustness & digital security

Industries
Other

Affected stakeholders
General public

Harm types
Physical (death)


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