Regulation and ethics · 2026-10-01

Yann LeCun Doesn't Fear That AI Will Destroy Humanity. Anthropic's Head Calls That Position Mistaken

One of the well-known scientists in the field of AI said he sees no grounds to fear that artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity, and the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, according to him, is wrong.

✨ What happened

Yann LeCun, often called one of the 'godfathers' of modern AI, said he has 'zero concerns' that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity. Fortune reports this in the headline of its article.

Separately, he called Anthropic's head Dario Amodei 'deluded' (per the headline, meaning living in illusions).

📌 Why it matters

Among AI experts there is no single view on how real the threat to humanity is. Some consider it serious and call for strict control over the development of technology. Others consider such fears exaggerated and believe AI should primarily be used for the benefit of people.

Disputes between well-known scientists and company leaders matter because they determine what rules and restrictions will emerge for creating AI in the future. For ordinary people, this means that the question of AI safety remains open.

Sources: 🔗 Google News