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How existential risk became the biggest meme in AI - MIT Technology Review

The article documents how 'existential risk from AI' evolved from a niche academic concern into a dominant cultural and policy narrative — driven by elite discourse, media amplification, and strategic framing — reshaping funding, regulation, and public perception.

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Published Jun 19, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 5, 2026

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