BBC News Service examines whether AI spells the end of human life as we know it. A research paper predicting that artificial intelligence will go rogue in 2027 and lead to humanity’s extinction within a decade is making waves in the tech world. The detailed scenario, called AI2027, was published by a group of influential AI experts in the spring and has since spurred many viral videos as people debate its likelihood. The BBC has recreated scenes from the scenario using mainstream generative AI tools to illustrate the stark prediction and spoken to experts about the impact the paper is having.

AI agents are not just a trend—they're the future. In this video, I dive deep into what AI agents really are, how they work, and the ways they’re set to revolutionize industries, reshape our daily lives, and disrupt the global job market. From automating complex tasks to driving innovation in fields like healthcare, finance, education, and beyond, these intelligent systems are redefining what’s possible. But here’s the most important part: as AI agents transform the world, they’re also creating new opportunities. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an AI Automation Agency (AAA) owner, a professional looking to upskill, or just curious about the future, I’ll show you practical strategies to position yourself for success in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Yuval Noah Harari sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new book, “Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI.” They talk about how people deal with an overflow of information, whether or not AI is an existential threat, the importance of human understanding in bureaucracy, and why there’s still hope.

We ask artificial intelligence from ChatGPT, Google, Amazon, and Meta to write our resumes, plan our holidays, help us shop, and even diagnose diseases. But what if the intelligence behind it wasn’t artificial at all and there was a terrible human cost? 7NEWS Spotlight travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, to uncover the human face of AI – and the role an Australian company is playing in it. In this major exclusive investigation, reporter Michael Usher tracks down the people behind the algorithms – the so-called ‘ghost workers’ of AI. These are the invisible laborers labeling data, moderating content, and training the systems that now shape our everyday lives. Many are paid just cents per task. Some are exposed to disturbing material. Others are asked to submit hundreds of personal images of their children – all in the name of progress.

Will AI and AI agents replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs and why you need to understand them now. In this debate, they explain: ▫️Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce. ▫️How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage. ▫️How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness. ▫️The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future. ▫️What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age. ▫️How to harness AI’s power ethically.