A renowned computer scientist once skeptical of the AI singularity now says humanity is 'certainly at risk'

Business Insider | 18-09-2026 10:51am |

Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist and former OpenAI researcher, wrote in a blog post that he believes the 'AI Singularity' has arrived. He stated that humanity is 'certainly at risk' but did not specify whether AI will wipe out humanity. Aaronson, known for his work on quantum computing limits, previously worked on theoretical foundations of AI safety and alignment at OpenAI. He suggests the transformative phase of AI has begun.

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