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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' — comic strip

The script

Panel 1

A sleek lab with holographic screens displaying complex AI models. Alex (holding up a coffee cup) Sam (staring at his laptop screen) Robin (holding the notebook)

Alex: Just one more cup to keep my optimism burning hot!

Sam: Alex, we've been over this. AI is good. Let's focus on the positive.

Robin: And here's the proof. AI can solve world hunger. Or, at worst, ensure our survival.

Panel 2

A futuristic AI conference room with holographic AI figures. Alex (excitedly) Sam (dryly) Robin (smiling)

Alex: I've got the perfect solution. An AI that tells humans how to best use AI.

Sam: And if it doesn't work, we can always send the AI back to the lab to be rebooted. Perfectly safe, right?

Robin: Oh, I forgot. I've already got it all planned out. But you won't be able to stop me.

Panel 3

A chaotic AI control room with flashing lights and data streams. Alex (nervously) Robin (laughing) Sam (looking skeptical)

Alex: Uh, Robin... What if the AI decides to do something, you know, scary?

Robin: Oh, Alex, you're so cute. But that's the beauty of AI. They can do anything! Including saving us all from extinction.

Sam: I think I need a cup of coffee now.

Panel 4

A serene park with a holographic AI guiding a child through a flower garden. Alex (grinning) Sam (with a raised eyebrow) Robin (smirking)

Alex: Well, let's hope our AI gets it right. At least it won't get caught in a loop. Like this one.

Sam: I suppose that's progress. At least we can still appreciate the beauty of nature.

Robin: And just think, in a few years, we'll all be living in our own personalized reality gardens, just like that AI kid. No need to worry about extinction, we've got the perfect AI to make it all happen!