This chapter analyzes the diverse range of opinions and uncertainties within the AI research community regarding the extreme outcomes of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the prevalence of radical uncertainty among researchers. It discusses survey results on human extinction and severe disempowerment due to AI advancements, highlighting variations in responses. The conversation delves into the challenges of assigning probabilities to uncertain events and the importance of considering extreme scenarios for shaping agendas and reducing uncertainty.

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