ramez: AI bio-risk debate should focus on catastrophic risks, not extinction
ramez · x · 2026-09-15
ramez argues the AI bio-risk conversation would be less contentious if it talked less about x-risk and more about 'mere' catastrophic risks. His core point: human extinction is incredibly difficult to achieve, while positing bio attacks that kill thousands or millions is more plausible — and might generate less pushback, making productive discussion easier.
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