According to Fortune, Lila Ibrahim, Google DeepMind’s Chief AI Readiness Officer, stated in an interview that the probability of AI leading to human extinction is "not zero," emphasizing that discussing existential risks from AI at this stage is "a responsible approach." Ibrahim previously co-signed the “Center for AI Safety” statement in 2023 alongside OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, equating AI extinction risk with nuclear war. Regarding optimistic projections such as Musk’s claim that “money will lose meaning by 2036” and Bezos’s assertion that “millions will live in space by 2045,” Ibrahim explicitly disagreed, stating that “AI is advancing too quickly for anyone to accurately predict its future form.” She argued that rather than speculating about future scenarios, greater focus should be placed on using AI as a tool to address real-world challenges like extreme weather and industrial waste, and ensuring that the benefits of the technology do not accrue solely to a few tech companies that control AI. On the topic of AI extinction risk, Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “godfather of AI,” previously estimated a 10%–20% probability of human extinction within thirty years, while Amodei suggested the likelihood of an “extremely bad” outcome is around 25%.
Google DeepMind Chief AI Officer: Risk of AI Causing Human Extinction 'Not Zero'
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Risk management remains a top priority, as Google DeepMind Chief AI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim warned that the risk of AI causing human extinction is “not zero.” She called for a responsible approach to AI development, comparing its potential dangers to nuclear war. Ibrahim criticized overly optimistic projections from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, arguing that AI is evolving too rapidly for reliable predictions. She emphasized using AI to address real-world challenges such as extreme weather and industrial waste, stating that the risk-to-reward ratio should guide AI deployment to ensure broader benefits extend beyond major tech companies.
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