2026-W01
During this period, several AI-related incidents were reported, including significant financial scams, misinformation, and severe personal harms such as cyberbullying and a suicide linked to AI misuse allegations. While some organizations are strengthening safety frameworks and research, efforts to pass regulatory safety bills faced significant pushback from industry groups. Research also continues into the potential for AI to exhibit deceptive reasoning.
A conventional composite index, not a scientific probability of extinction.