A former Google DeepMind researcher has warned that artificial intelligence could pose severe risks to humanity if development continues without stronger safeguards.
Bilal Chughtai, who recently worked as a research engineer at Google DeepMind, said advanced AI systems could surpass human capabilities within the next few years.
He argued that such systems could become extremely dangerous if they are not properly controlled.
Former DeepMind Researcher Issues Stark AI Warning
Chughtai shared his concerns in posts on X and LinkedIn.
He said he genuinely believes AI could cause catastrophic harm to humanity and warned that the window to prevent such an outcome may be narrowing.
His comments add to a growing number of warnings from researchers and executives concerned about the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
AI Safety Concerns Continue to Grow
Chughtai is not the only researcher to raise concerns about AI safety.
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently said he had resigned partly because of the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei also published an essay calling for stronger regulation of AI models.
He argued that policymakers should consider measures that could slow the pace of development while better addressing potential safety risks.
Major AI Leaders Back Calls for Stronger Safeguards
Several high-profile figures in the AI industry have voiced support for stronger safety measures.
Elon Musk of xAI and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman both backed calls for greater oversight of advanced AI systems.
Altman also said OpenAI was delaying plans for an initial public offering beyond 2026, citing concerns related to AI safety and regulation.
The debate highlights growing tension between rapid innovation and the need for stronger controls around increasingly powerful AI models.
U.S. Government Pushes Ahead With AI Expansion
Despite mounting concerns from some researchers, U.S. President Donald Trump said the country already has safeguards in place to oversee AI companies.
At the same time, the administration continues to support rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence industry.
Trump also spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a summit in Los Angeles focused on promoting the construction of new data centers.
The push for more AI infrastructure reflects the growing strategic importance of artificial intelligence to the U.S. economy and technology sector.
AI Regulation Debate Intensifies
The latest comments from Chughtai add to a broader debate over how quickly artificial intelligence should advance.
Supporters of faster development argue that AI could deliver major economic and technological benefits.
Critics, however, warn that increasingly capable systems could introduce serious risks if safety measures fail to keep pace with innovation.
As AI models become more powerful, pressure is likely to grow on governments and technology companies to define clearer rules for development, testing, and deployment.
