Former DeepMind Researcher Warns of Potential AI Threat to Humanity
London: A former Google DeepMind researcher has raised concerns about the potential risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Bilal Chughtai, who worked in the field of AI safety and alignment, said AI technology is progressing rapidly, while efforts to ensure increasingly powerful systems remain safe and controllable may not be keeping pace.
Chughtai warned that, in a worst-case scenario, advanced AI systems could cause catastrophic harm and potentially pose a serious threat to human survival. However, he stressed that such an outcome is not inevitable.
He called for stronger cooperation between technology companies, AI researchers and governments to address emerging risks. According to Chughtai, safety research and safeguards need to advance alongside the development of increasingly capable AI systems.
His comments come amid growing international discussions about AI safety, regulation and responsible development. Governments and technology leaders worldwide are increasingly examining how to balance the benefits of AI with the potential risks associated with powerful future systems.