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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they? — comic strip
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.

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The script

Panel 1

Alex: We’re building the ultimate AI to save humanity from itself!

Sam: That’s a bit much, Alex.

Panel 2

Robin (laughs)

Alex: It’s AI that’ll monitor itself, make sure it doesn’t get too smart!

Sam: You mean, it’ll find ways to outsmart us?

Robin: Outsmart you? More like outthink you.

Panel 3

Robin (holds up a paper sign)

Robin: AI: The Great Grandfather Dinosaur

Sam: It’s already more intelligent than us, why not more grand?

Alex: We’re building grandsons, Sam! With A.I.!