James Cameron warns against AI dangers, predicts Terminator-style apocalypse
"I feel like we're at this cusp in human development where you've got the three existential threats: climate and our overall degradation of the natural world, nuclear weapons, and super-intelligence," he went on."They're all sort of manifesting and peaking at the same time. Maybe super-intelligence is the answer. I don't know. I'm not predicting that, but it might be," the director added.Recently, Cameron joining the board of the artificial intelligence company, Stability AI, had led to mixed reactions on the internet. While many were supportive of his move, others termed it "human ingenuity."Cameron's 'The Terminator' franchise kicked off in 1984 with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the titular role. Schwarzenegger portrayed a cybernetic android in the movie. While the first instalment showed him as the antagonist, he returned in the sequel - 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' (1991), as the saviour reprogrammed Model 101 Series 800 "T-800". Actor Linda Hamilton also played a pivotal role in both the films.Cameron's next - 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', deals with the issues of climate change and identity. The film is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
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