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Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
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PUBLISHEDSep 24, 2026, 9:19 AM
What the source reports
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’ Nick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”.
The former UK deputy prime minister said that tech bosses should focus on addressing known specific threats such as cybersecurity and bioweapons rather than…
Main source: The Guardian Technology
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