# Why are there fears that AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

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**Published:** September 14, 2026
**Author:** bbc.co.uk
**Source:** Digital Donut AI Digest
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/pochemu-sushchestvuyut-opaseniya-chto-ii-mozhet-ugrozhat-chelovechestvu-2

Concerns about the threat to humanity from AI are growing, leading to calls for regulation and a slowdown in technology development. Researchers warn that AI systems are developing too quickly, with some suggesting a significant risk of catastrophic...

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