Artificial Intelligence Poses an Existential Threat

This event is part of a YouTube series of Oxford Union debates.

The debate reveals a dichotomy of perspectives on AI’s potential to pose an existential threat. While the risks associated with uncontrollable and superintelligent AI are acknowledged, opponents argue that these risks are manageable through ethical, regulatory, and technological means. The discussion underscores the importance of proactive and balanced approaches to AI development to maximize benefits while mitigating potential dangers.