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More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity

Two more artificial intelligence researchers told NBC News' Tom Llamas they see a potential threat to humanity from AI, following a viral tweet by AI researcher Jacob Coxon stating he believed AI could kill humanity within the next decade. Incoming UC Berkeley professor Sayash Kapoor also warned of the risk but said policy proposals and regulations can help prevent further threats, in the report dated Sept. 11, 2026.

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More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity
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NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to two more artificial intelligence researchers about the potential threat A.I has to humanity. This comes after AI researcher Jacob Coxon shared a viral tweet saying he believed AI could kill humanity in the next decade. Llamas also spoke to Incoming Professor at UC Berkley Sayash Kapoor who also warns of risk, but says policy proposals and regulations can help prevent further threats. Sept. 11, 2026

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