Newyorker iconNewyorkerSep 20, 2026

Our A.I. Problem

Why can't the people who produced the technology, which has already shown that a different world is possible, just do the things that would prevent extinction?

Our A.I. Problem

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Why can't the people who produced the technology, which has already shown that a different world is possible, just do the things that would prevent extinction?

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Why can't the people who produced the technology, which has already shown that a different world is possible, just do the things that would prevent extinction?

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