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Otto Barten

Otto Barten

Otto Barten is a physicist, engineer and director of the Existential Risk Observatory, a nonprofit aimed at reducing existential risks from AI. He has published over 30 articles in six countries on AI safety. Otto has worked in Europe and China.
Otto Barten is a physicist, engineer and director of the Existential Risk Observatory, a nonprofit aimed at reducing existential risks from AI. He has published over 30 articles in six countries on AI safety. Otto has worked in Europe and China.
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Opinion | How could a superintelligence take over the world? Let me count the ways

Illustration: Mario Cameira

AI is racking up bigger advantages as people become more dependent on it, raising the risk of a superintelligent model overpowering humanity.

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Opinion | Why the world needs the US and China to cut an AI safety deal next

An AI robot sales assistant walks as visitors look on during the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in Kuala Lumpur on May 10. Photo: EPA-EFE

AI could become too powerful for human beings to control. The US and China must lead the way in ensuring safe, responsible AI development.

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