Roman Yampolskiy
PersonHeard in 4 episodes across 3 shows since Aug 2026
Roman Vladimirovich Yampolskiy is a computer scientist at the University of Louisville whose work focuses on artificial intelligence safety and cybersecurity. He founded and directs the university’s Cyber Security Lab in the Speed School of Engineering.
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| Aug 26 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 0.20‰ | 7 |
| Sep 25 | 0.11‰ | 4 |
What Roman Yampolskiy has said on podcasts
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Building general superintelligence would make human extinction nearly certain.
“I basically think it's a guarantee. If we build general superintelligence, there is no way to control it. And that means the end for us.”
Open the episode · The Great AI Debate: Is Artificial Intelligence an Extinction Threat? Debating the True Risks of Advanced ModelsListen at 4:34
Building general superintelligence would guarantee human extinction because it cannot be controlled.
“I basically think it's a guarantee if we build general superintelligence, there is no way to control it, and that means the end for us.”
Open the episode · AI Debate Ed Zitron, Andrew McAfee, Nate Soares, Roman YampolskiyListen at 4:35
Superintelligence would make humans a subordinate species.
“We will become secondary species on this planet. We will not be in charge.”
Open the episode · AI Debate Ed Zitron, Andrew McAfee, Nate Soares, Roman YampolskiyListen at 14:10
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4 episodes featuring Roman Yampolskiy, newest first
- Sep 25, 2026
AI safety warnings collide with Republican midterm anxietyBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarSep 25, 2026Guest - Sep 17, 2026
AI safety debate splits over extinction risk and present harmsThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettSep 17, 2026Guest - Sep 17, 2026
AI Debate Splits Over Extinction Risk and Human ControlThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettSep 17, 2026Guest - Aug 26, 2026
AI safety researcher warns competition could outrun human controlPBD PodcastAug 26, 2026Guest