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Claim Text: The heads of the largest AI companies are warning of existential risks to humanity and a looming collapse of the internet.
Simplified Text: Leaders of major AI companies warn of existential risks to humanity and an impending internet collapse.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Artificial Intelligence Internet Risks
UUID: 6732150e-f1c0-4467-947b-adfc07eff67b
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM (2 weeks ago)

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The Uncertain Future: What Happens If We Lose Control of AI?

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https://spiegel.de/international/world/the-uncertain-future-what-happens-if-we-lose-control-of-ai-a-abb932c3-a696-4506-8175-fd940aec3dc5

Daniel Kokotajlo, formerly of OpenAI, warns of a 'Plan D' scenario where humanity loses control of AI. The article explores the potential for AI to do harm and the urgent need for regulation.

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