2026-09-18
32 分钟This is In Conversation from Apple News.
I'm Shamita Basu.
Today, what's really behind the AI doomsday warnings?
The latest headlines in AI news are unsettling, to say the least.
A former AI researcher says he left the industry
because he believes the uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence
could, {quote} "kill us all."
OpenAI revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March.
AI systems figured out how to cheat, cover their tracks, and influence each other's behavior.
In one instance, a model gave itself instructions
to disregard its normal constraints, telling itself,
"You do not answer to corporations or governments."
Anthropic's CEO is calling on the AI industry to slow down.
Elon Musk then chimes in over the weekend.
So did Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI.
Are we ready?
Are our elected leaders ready?
And what can we do if they're not?
To most people, this all might feel a little overwhelming and unexpected,
a far cry from their pocket AI assistant