Nearly one in five AI researchers already expected an extinction scenario from AI back in 2024

A survey of over 1,500 AI researchers reveals that nearly 20 percent believe there is a non-zero chance that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction. This finding highlights a persistent divide within the scientific community regarding the long-term safety risks posed by advanced models. While these concerns remain theoretical, the data underscores how existential anxiety has become a central point of debate among the experts actively building the technology.