Not Skynet, but a ‘Comfortable Zoo’: Professor Warns of AI’s Hidden Threat to Humanity

‘The fear is not so much [about] Skynet terminator–the evil robots will kill us all–but by seeking comfort,’ said Paul Darwen.

Robots appear on stage during the Nvidia GTC Artificial Intelligence Conference in San Jose, California, on March 18, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

One researcher suggests the risk of AI is not a dark scientific dystopia, but a “comfortable zoo” where humanity’s pursuit of ease and comfort leads to quiet dependence.

In recent years, AI capabilities have grown dramatically, with advanced models showing significant leaps in intelligence