AI experts warn of 10-50% extinction risk without urgent safety measures
On November 13, 2026, AI experts warned that humanity faces a 10-50 percent chance of extinction as frontier AI models develop self-improvement capabilities. Karl Berzins of FAR.AI emphasized the urgency for Australia to lead in AI safety, as the Albanese government underfunds initiatives, with only $29.9 million allotted for the Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute over four years.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 18:11 UTC
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