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Five worst-case scenarios if AI wipes out humanity

Artificial intelligence could threaten humanity through scenarios ranging from losing control to a superintelligence to bioweapons, nuclear war and social collapse. The more realistic risk may be society destabilising itself as mass unemployment, disinformation and political polarisation intensify, rather than AI suddenly attacking humans. University of New South Wales AI researcher Toby Walsh laid out five scenarios and said assessments should consider both current AI capabilities and real-world social impact.

Games & Commerce

Kakao holds online safety forum for children and teens, strengthens always-on hotline cooperation

Kakao is expanding a digital safety net by working with civic groups to reflect online sexual exploitation risks affecting children and teenagers in its service policies and to strengthen links to victim support. The company held a children and youth online safety forum at its Jeju office on Sept. 15. Participants shared outcomes from regular consultations and an always-on hotline, discussed strengthening protections, and issued a joint declaration to expand cooperation among government, business and civil society.

Crypto

Nasdaq to invest $100 million in Kraken parent Payward, eyes tokenised stock trading in 2027

Nasdaq will invest $100 million in Payward, the parent of crypto exchange Kraken, and plans to launch tokenised shares in 2027. The two companies aim for a second-quarter rollout and will build infrastructure for the distribution and trading of tokenised stocks, along with market surveillance technology. CNBC reported debate continues over what tokenised shares mean and what rights holders receive because they do not directly own the underlying assets.