AI pioneers warn of existential risks and call for regulation
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Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, Aidan Gomez
Global
September 2026
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Prominent AI researchers including Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton warn of catastrophic risks. Debate over AI safety has intensified in Washington. President Trump has expressed opposition to growing calls for AI regulation.
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