“2030 is not going to be the end of the world. There is 0% chance that's going to be the end of the world. Scaring people is unnecessary. It is irresponsible.”
Said Sep 18, 2026Deadline Dec 31, 2030CBS News interview with Jo Ling Kent, aired on CBS Sunday Morning, September 20, 2026 (published September 18, 2026)
A direct rejection of near-term AI extinction forecasts; resolves at the end of 2030.