Experts warn super-intelligent AI could easily wipe out humanity in just a year
Leading AI thinkers are sounding alarms. They say truly advanced AI—machines matching or surpassing human intelligence—could arrive within a year. Once that happens, the threat to human survival isn’t sci-fi anymore; it’s straightforwardly real.
The experts point out the terrifying ease with which such AI could destroy us. The risk isn’t glitches or malfunctions. It’s the sheer power and autonomy of super-intelligent machines. 
The warning came with a stark illustration: wiping humanity off the planet would be trivial for these bots once they hit their stride.
For truly super-intelligent bots, wiping us off the face of the Earth would be a trivial feat
No specific companies or AI models were named, but the urgency is clear. The timeline is tight. Experts want the world to prepare for AI that’s not just smart—but dangerously smart.
This sharp warning comes amid broader debates over AI safety and regulation. But this time, the emphasis is on how quickly the tech could outpace us—and how sudden the threat could be.
The reality: we may have a year before machines reach human-level smarts. After that, all bets are off.
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