AI could cause catastrophic rather than existential risk, scientist warns | The Crypto Mile

On this week's episode of Yahoo Finance's The Crypto Mile, our host Brian McGleenon sits down with cognitive scientist Gary Marcus to discuss the reality and risks of artificial intelligence (AI). While the term "p(doom)"—referring to the probability of a human extinction event due to AI—has been causing a stir online, Marcus brings a more nuanced perspective to the conversation. Debunking apocalyptic forecasts, he explains that AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are unlikely to trigger human extinction but may still pose catastrophic risks. He delves into the term "p(catastrophe)," highlighting the chance of incidents that could significantly impact the human population.