Ramez Naam(@ramez):The AI bio risk conversation would be less contentious if we talked less about x-risk and more about 'mere' catastrophic risks. Human extinction is just incredibly difficult. Positing bio attacks that kill thousands or millions is more plausible and might generate less pushback.

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Ramez Naam@ramez

2026.09.14 22:22

The AI bio risk conversation would be less contentious if we talked less about x-risk and more about 'mere' catastrophic risks. Human extinction is just incredibly difficult. Positing bio attacks that kill thousands or millions is more plausible and might generate less pushback.