AI researcher Gary Marcus argues that the notion of AI killing all humans by 2030 is an exaggeration, as the field is still in its early stages and breakthroughs need to be made before superintelligence can be achieved. He suggests that the real risks from AI are more nuanced and include catastrophic risks such as bioweapons, cyberattacks, and disinformation, which are more pressing concerns than the hypothetical scenario of AI taking over the world. AI summary
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