Mapping Potential AI Scenarios That Could End Humanity

A Taxonomy of Omnicidal Futures Involving Artificial Intelligence

Andrew Critch and Jacob Tsimerman present a detailed taxonomy of scenarios where artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of all or almost all humans. These possibilities are not framed as inevitable outcomes but as risks we can actively work to prevent. By publicly outlining these omnicidal futures, the authors aim to build the public support necessary for large institutions to implement effective preventive measures against catastrophic AI risks.