AI scientist Toby Walsh: 'kill us all' scenario fantastical, real dangers remain
TobyWalsh · x · 2026-09-17
Toby Walsh, chief scientist of the AI Institute at UNSW, told Al Jazeera that the "kill us all" AI scenario is fantastical, but dangerous capabilities are real. He cited an Anthropic report on bad actors attempting to use its models for bioweapon research, arguing the real risk lies in concrete misuse rather than doomsday narratives.
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