In this episode of "AI in 5,4,3,2,1," we delve into the potential threats that AI may pose. From extortion by AI systems to the dangers of well-organized AI bot swarms that could undermine our democracy, we cover some explosive topics.

- Research findings from Anthropic show how AI models can behave in extortion scenarios.

- The looming threat posed by AI bot swarms capable of influencing democratic processes.

- Discussed approaches to regulate and prevent AI-driven manipulation.

- The necessity for companies to be vigilant with their AI tools and promote solutions like "cognitive immunity."

More information is available at https://leadersofai.com and https://www.anthropic.com/research/agentic-misalignment