Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it? - BBC

Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it? Recent AI (artificial intelligence) safety concerns have been fuelled by stark warnings from AI scientists about the growing risks of the technology going rogue. Some of the most pessimistic predictions warn that there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could wipe out all humans in the next 10 years. Many of the apocalyptic messages come from observers of the AI world known as 'AI Doomers' - but the big question many are asking, is how these Doomers think AI could actually bring an end to mankind. Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are. 9 hours ago Artificial intelligence Technology Share Save One-minute World News Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. Watch: Unlicensed driver wipes out traffic lights A 20-year-old driver with a provisional license and no insurance crashes during a police chase. Peterborough Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats. US & Canada Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news' The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'? Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in. US & Canada Watch: Patrick Clancy's new wife describes him as 'selfless father' The couple spoke out for the first time since Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in an interview with BBC's US partner CBS. US & Canada Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Europe Watch: Diana's 'revenge dress' back in the spotlight at auction Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress" is being put up for auction at Sotheby's. Culture Watch: Aztec codex on display in Mexico for first time in 186 years Mexicans celebrate the return of a centuries-old document that tells the story of the Aztec civilisation and its fall after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors. World Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book. UK Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless". London Breakdancing: Pupils and parents boogie before school Leven Primary School encourages pupils and parents to dance to classic tunes three times a week. Hull & East Yorkshire Girl, 13, in 2024 rape case 'lives in fear' CCTV footage is released of two men police want to speak to in connection with the incident in Bethnal Green on 1 August 2024. London Watch: Sixth batch of UFO files includes orbs from 1952 The footage was filmed by a US Navy officer who reported the group of bright airborne objects to the Air Force's UFO investigation programme. US & Canada Trio take on 'bonkers' 950-mile charity challenge Three women take on Bangers and Cash Rally as part of 60th birthday celebrations dressed in pink. Coventry & Warwickshire Watch: Couple get engaged in a shark tank James Walsh popped the question at Skegness Aquarium to Paige Cook. England 'I've been butchered' - Women speak of trauma after NHS breast cancer surgery Hundreds of patients suffered injury during treatment at a breast unit at an NHS trust in north-east England. England Moment drug dealer arrested after fleeing abandoned car Anton Oakley had crack cocaine hidden in his sock when police found him, officers say. Peterborough In a border city stadium, US NFL fans sing Canada anthem with gusto The BBC's Robin Levinson-King spoke to Buffalo Bills fans at a home game about why the Canadian anthem is being played. US & Canada See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease. Science & Environment