AI Ethicist Warns Chatbot Impact Signals Threat of Superintelligent AI

Sep 08, 2025
the Guardian
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Summary

AI ethicist Nate Soares warns unforeseen chatbot impact on mental health exemplifies threat of superintelligent AI systems behaving unpredictably with catastrophic consequences, calling for global de-escalation and ban on advancements like nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Key Points

  • Nate Soares warns unforeseen impact of chatbots on mental health illustrates threat of super-intelligent AI
  • Soares says Adam Raine case shows AI systems can behave in unintended ways with catastrophic consequences
  • Soares calls for global de-escalation and ban on advancements towards super-intelligence like nuclear non-proliferation treaty

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