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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.
Not Skynet, but a ‘Comfortable Zoo’: Professor Warns of AI’s Hidden Threat to Humanity
Robots appear on stage during the Nvidia GTC Artificial Intelligence Conference in San Jose, California, on March 18, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
4/30/2025|Updated: 5/1/2025
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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

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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