Tech Leaders Urge AI Development Pause After Extinction Risk Warning

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Tech industry leaders are calling for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development following warnings that AI poses a more than 10 percent risk of human extinction. The past month has highlighted AI's dangers alongside its promised benefits, including productivity gains and medical breakthroughs. One researcher's warning has intensified concerns among executives. The debate reflects growing tension between AI's transformative potential and its existential risks, as industry figures urge caution before further rapid advancement.


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