For several years now, technologists have rung alarm bells about the potential for advanced AI systems to cause catastrophic damage to the human race. But in 2024, those warning calls were drowned out by a practical and prosperous vision of generative AI promoted by the tech industry – a vision that also benefited their wallets. Those warning of catastrophic AI risk are often called “AI doomers,” though it’s not a name they’re fond of. They’re worried that AI systems will make decisions to kill ...