MIT Technology Review hosted a live Roundtables event for subscribers on Wednesday, focused on the question of whether AI could pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. The 30-minute session generated more audience questions than could be addressed in the available time, prompting the publication to compile additional answers afterward.

Senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven was among those responding to the remaining questions from attendees.

Who should care

The piece is aimed at MIT Technology Review subscribers and readers following ongoing discussions about AI risk and its potential consequences.