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From the AI that invented answers to the risk of human extinction: how did we get here?
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From the AI that invented answers to the risk of human extinction: how did we get here?

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 12:35

Artificial intelligence is approaching the ability to improve itself, a development that has been worrying its own creators. Tech companies and researchers in the field are warning about the real risk of losing control over these systems as they become more sophisticated. The article explores the trajectory that led to this point, from the first AI models to current systems. Experts refer to this situation as a potential risk of human extinction, raising fundamental questions about the safety and regulation of technology.

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The evolution of artificial intelligence directly affects anyone who uses digital services or depends on technology in their daily life. The fact that the creators themselves are warning about risks of losing control means this is not science fiction, but a concrete concern that can shape the regulatory and technological future. Readers need to be informed about these issues to understand debates that will influence society. WHY: This evolution of artificial intelligence directly affects anyone who uses digital services or depends on technology in their daily life. The fact that the creators themselves are warning about risks of losing control means this is not science fiction, but a concrete concern that can shape the regulatory and technological future. Readers need to be informed about these issues to understand the debates that will influence society.

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