<p>We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI development</p><p>There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.</p><p>Below, we look at six claims and reactions to them.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/15/could-ai-really-wipe-out-humanity-and-hijack-the-internet">Continue readi