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Could AI lead to human extinction?

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful everyday some experts are warning that it could lead to human extinction. How much credence should we give these warnings? Kieran was joined by Aidan Connolly, CEO of Idiro Analytics and Conor McGinn, Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Trinity College.

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16.05 30 May 2023


Could AI lead to human extinction?


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16.05 30 May 2023


As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful everyday some experts are warning that it could lead to human extinction. How much credence should we give these warnings?

Kieran was joined by Aidan Connolly, CEO of Idiro Analytics and Conor McGinn, Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Trinity College.


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