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"10% to 20%" chance AI leads to human extinction within three decades

“said there was a “10% to 20%” chance that AI would lead to human extinction within the next three decades.”

Geoffrey HintonComputer scientist; 2024 Nobel laureate in PhysicsSaid · Source: theguardian.com

Context: BBC Radio 4 Today programme, as reported by the Guardian (Dec 27, 2024).

How we judge it

Our interpretation: a probability statement over 30 years; it cannot be scored on a single outcome before 2054. Kept for the record.

Resolution criteria are our interpretation of the claim, written before grading. Methodology

Said
Resolve by
Due in 10307 days
Verdict
Open
Stated probability
None stated
Specificity
1 of 3 (vague or hedged)

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