Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, now active in the technology sector, cautioned that concerns about a superintelligent AI wiping out humanity are exaggerated. He said industry professionals are often overly anxious about the existential threat, urging a more measured discussion of AI risks rather than sensational speculation. Clegg described the narrative of a "godlike" AI as hype that distracts from practical governance issues.