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.

More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity 12:01 UP NEXT AI researcher says there is 'substantial probability' AI could kill all humans in next decade 13:31 Tech company discloses first-of-its-kind A.I. cyberattack of one government against another 03:22 Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked German website, making more than 15,000 edits 03:08 Mamdani announces ban on AI for young students in NYC public schools 03:38 Meet the humanoid robots cleaning homes for $30 an hour 06:38 City leaders face death threats across the country as tensions grow over data centers 02:40 Verb CEO says you should own your data and get paid for it 06:40 Teachers warn of A.I. generated lesson plan mistakes 05:07 Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ humanoid robot 00:22 Radio show with an A.I. host expands to new markets 02:49 How AI Has Become a Fixture in Classrooms and Homes 05:34 Dating apps bet big on A.I. to fight 'swipe fatigue' and reshape the search for love 05:30 Teen charged with murder of mother and brother allegedly used A.I. before their deaths 02:36 Meta A.I. glasses spark privacy concerns as women report being recorded without consent 04:42 Job applicants use hidden text to trick A.I. screeners 03:58 A high school student says she’s falsely accused of using AI to write a paper 03:06 Judge orders Meta to pay hundreds of millions over kids’ mental health 01:29 Professor creates trap to catch students using AI 04:53 AI is looking for thousands of people to dig trenches for internet cables 06:14 Top Story More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity 12:01 Copied 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