Researchers play down AI apocalypse fears, citing hurdles to creating a killer virus
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{"epilogue": "Researchers and experts played down fears of an artificial intelligence apocalypse, citing specific hurdles such as those involved in creating a killer virus. While Chicago experts noted that concerns about humanity's demise were overblown and urged caution, other commentary addressed financial threats to Big AI from cheaper models."}
Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.
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Researchers play down AI apocalypse fears, citing hurdles to creating a killer virus Business Insider · 55d ago broke it first
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