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UN Human Rights Chief Says a ‘Handful of Men’ Have ‘Almost Unlimited Power’ Over AI

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UN human rights chief warns AI could pose existential risk to humanity

UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity and said he would urge companies to reduce risks.

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UN human rights chief warns AI could pose existential risk to humanity
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