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While asteroid impacts are relatively rare, they have historically caused significant extinction events. Our current technology and response strategies are insufficient to prevent or mitigate the effects of a large asteroid impact. Additionally, cosmic events like gamma-ray bursts could unleash catastrophic effects on Earth's biosphere without warning.
8. AI Alignment and Control
As artificial intelligence progresses, the fear of an uncontrolled AI that becomes misaligned with human values has become a focal point of existential risk discussions. The hypothetical risks of superintelligent AI pose scenarios where it prioritizes goals that could threaten human existence, either intentionally or through unintended consequences.