A recent survey of over 1,500 top AI researchers in 2024 revealed an average 18 percent probability that artificial intelligence could cause an extinction-level event, according to The Decoder. This data release highlights growing concerns within the AI community about existential risks posed by advanced AI systems.
Notable voices in the field have voiced stark warnings: Jacob Coxon of Anthropic has ignited debate on AI’s existential threats, OpenAI’s Daniel Selsam described the situation as a 'ticking time bomb,' and a former Deepmind researcher bluntly stated that AI could potentially kill humanity.
For Japanese markets, where AI adoption is accelerating across technology and finance sectors, understanding these risks is crucial for long-term strategic planning and risk management in equities and FX trading.