The Peter McCormack Show #94 - Max Winga - The 5-Year Countdown to AI Extinction
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Jul 14, 2025 
Max Winga, an AI safety advocate from Control AI, dives deep into the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. He discusses the alarming race for superintelligence and the lack of safety protocols that could lead to catastrophic outcomes. The conversation touches on the chilling concept of an 'intelligence explosion,' the paradox of AI autonomy, and the unsettling emotional connections humans form with AI. Winga urges the need for global cooperation to balance innovation with safety, all while maintaining a sense of humor about the quirky future of AI.
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AI Extinction Risk Is Real
- Top AI experts warn that AI extinction risk is a serious and urgent concern.
- Mitigating this risk should be a global priority alongside pandemics and nuclear war.
Jeffrey Hinton's Warning
- Jeffrey Hinton left Google to speak more freely about AI risk.
- He warns that AI extinction risk is coming and not enough is being done to stop it.
What Is Superintelligence?
- Superintelligence means AI far smarter and more capable than any individual, company or nation.
- AI companies aim to build such systems, risking loss of human control.