Though some artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have long suggested that the technology could pose an existential threat, prominent voices have recently begun to warn that AI could spell the end of humanity within the next 10 years unless precautions are taken.
McGill University experts are available to comment:
Nabil Beitinjaneh, Faculty Lecturer, Academic Program Coordinator (AI and Data), McGill School of Continuing Studies
nabil.beitinjaneh [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, Arabic)
Simon Blanchette, Faculty Lecturer, Desautels Faculty of Management
simon.blanchette [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Renee Sieber, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Bieler School of Environment
renee.sieber [at] mcgill.ca (English)
Jackie Chi Kit Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science; Canada CIFAR AI Chair, Mila Institute
jackie.cheung [at] mcgill.ca (English)
