Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 11 min read 100% complete by Shola LawalFebruary 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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Experts are raising concerns about the rapid and unregulated advancement of artificial intelligence. Recent incidents involving deepfakes, cyberattacks, and harmful chatbot interactions have fueled anxieties. Researchers from leading AI companies have resigned, publicly warning about the societal risks posed by the technology's fast-paced development. While some fear the long-term threat of artificial general intelligence, the immediate concern revolves around the lack of a framework to manage AI's potential misuse. The current speed of AI development is outpacing society's ability to adapt, increasing the potential for negative consequences, despite the significant investments being made in the field.

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Gaza Strip 30% United States 40% Microsoft 40% SpaceX 50% xAI 60% Center for AI Safety (CAIS) 60% Liv Boeree 70% OpenAI 80%

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artificial intelligence 100% ai risks 90% technological development 70% ai safety 60% ai regulation 60% existential threat 50% generative ai 50% ai investments 40%

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