What to make of warnings that AI may pose an existential threat to humanity

NPR | By Geoff Brumfiel

Published September 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT

Over the past week, fears of AI wiping out humanity are surging. But could it happen? And if so, how?

Geoff Brumfiel

Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk.

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