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AI DOOMSDAY CLAIMS: EXPERTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

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FRI, SEP 18, 2026

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TextTech is hosting a live Q&A with tech reporters to examine alarming warnings about superintelligent AI's potential to destroy humanity. Industry insiders, including Anthropic, have raised concerns about existential risks.

Recent claims about AI's capacity to pose an existential threat have prompted widespread debate among technologists and researchers. Industry figures have issued warnings about the dangers of superintelligent systems, raising questions about safety protocols and oversight. TextTech's expert reporters will address these concerns directly, examining both the credibility of doomsday scenarios and the technical realities underlying current AI development. Live Q&A Details: - Time: 3pm BST / 4pm CEST / 10am EDT - Format: Submit questions online before the session begins - Topics: AI safety, existential risk, industry warnings, regulatory frameworks Participants can sign up or log in to submit questions. The session will focus on separating substantiated concerns from speculation, providing clarity on what current AI systems can and cannot do, and exploring what safeguards exist in the industry today.

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The Guardian — Technology

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