https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/researchers-play-down-ai-apocalypse-fears-citing-hurdles-to-creating-a-killer-virusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/researchers-play-down-ai-apocalypse-fears-citing-hurdles-to-creating-a-killer-virushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/researchers-play-down-ai-apocalypse-fears-citing-hurdles-to-creating-a-killer-virus#u72626Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:14 +0000Researchers and industry experts are downplaying catastrophic fears surrounding artificial intelligence, arguing that real world barriers make an AI engineered apocalypse unlikely. Specialists in biology and cybersecurity point to significant physical hurdles involved in creating lethal viruses, ongoing human control measures, and tighter testing protocols as key deterrents. While caution remains warranted regarding the technology, experts from institutions including the University of Chicago and Northwestern advise against buying into extreme threat hype. Meanwhile, business leaders note that