While the average person debates ChatGPT memes, a growing number of tech experts and scientists are bracing for a worst-case scenario: an AI-driven collapse of humanity. In the U.S., a movement of "effective altruists" is gaining traction, driven by the belief that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat.
Their preparations are intense and practical:
Building bunkers and stockpiling weapons to ensure safety.
Developing detailed evacuation plans for rapid response.
Investing in islands and self-sustaining farms as potential refuges.
Creating "kill switches" for AI to halt systems in a crisis.
The core idea is straightforward: if a superintelligent AI spirals out of control, survivors need a secure base to retreat to and rebuild society from scratch.
As fears mount, this movement reflects a growing unease about the unchecked power of AI technology.
