Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Hall. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Hall. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’
Nick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”.
The former UK deputy prime minister said that tech bosses should focus on addressing known specific threats such as cybersecurity and bioweapons rather than the “slightly hand-wavy view that this technology is unavoidably going to develop some godlike power which is going to turn on us and exterminate humanity”.
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