Is AI Going To Bring An Apocalypse? Dr. Roman Yampolskiy Interview | Republic Exclusive

Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy, a renowned computer scientist at the University of Louisville, stands at the forefront of the global conversation on AI safety and cybersecurity. Since founding the Cyber Security Lab at the Speed School of Engineering in 2012, he has become one of the most prolific voices in the field, authoring over 100 papers on the existential risks posed by advanced technology. In fact, Dr. Yampolskiy is credited with coining the term "AI safety" back in 2010—long before the current surge in generative AI.

In an exclusive and provocative session, Himanshu Shekhar, Editor of Digital News Operations at Republic Media Network, sits down with Dr. Yampolskiy to discuss his latest work, including Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks, and Computational Frameworks.

Is a Machine-Led Apocalypse Inevitable?

The discussion dives into a chilling timeline: the possibility that AI could outpace human intelligence and achieve global dominance as early as 2027 to 2030. Their conversation explores:

- The Control Problem: Can we truly govern an entity more intelligent than ourselves?

- The Timeline: Why the window for safety intervention is closing faster than we think.

- The Human Legacy: What remains for mankind in a world run by algorithms?

"The question isn't just if AI will surpass us, but whether we have the frameworks in place to survive that transition."