DeepMind Researcher Publicly Admits Fear AI Could Kill Us All, Defying Company Policy
apsarathchandar · x · 2026-09-10
A Google DeepMind researcher, speaking in a personal capacity, publicly said he still works at GDM but worries AI could kill us all via near-term or long-term risks, choosing to speak out despite potential conflict with company policy. Researcher apsarathchandar countered that evil humans and companies misusing AI — not AI itself — are the real danger, urging regulation of actors rather than public fear-mongering, and voiced optimism that AI will uplift society.
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