AI Is Advancing Fast and Could End Us All
In this episode, Michael asks you chilling question: “Agree or Disagree — Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority akin to the threat of pandemics and nuclear war.” Michael dives into the warnings from AI experts who argue that artificial superintelligence could mean the end of humanity. From OpenAI’s new video generator Sora to the blurring line between fact and fiction, Michael explores whether technology has already gone too far. 🎧 Listen now, then cast your vote on today’s poll at smerconish.com.
October 15, 2025
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AI Is Advancing Fast and Could End Us All
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AI Is Advancing Fast and Could End Us All
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In this episode, Michael asks you chilling question: “Agree or Disagree — Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority akin to the threat of pandemics and nuclear war.”
Michael dives into the warnings from AI experts who argue that artificial superintelligence could mean the end of humanity. From OpenAI’s new video generator Sora to the blurring line between fact and fiction, Michael explores whether technology has already gone too far.
🎧 Listen now, then cast your vote on today’s poll at smerconish.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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