Today, Explained

What the AI doom debate misses

September 22, 2026·25 min·4-min readconversationaltechnology
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This episode of Today Explained explores the dual-edged potential of AI: its capacity to cause catastrophic harm through misuse or loss of control, and its promise to save lives—particularly in healthcare. The conversation balances existential fears with real-world applications already

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Roozbeh Kular

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Will KnightRoozbeh KularAlan Turing

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Anthropic

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