AI Safety & Responsible AI
AI doomer
An informal, often dismissive label for someone who stresses the possibility of extremely serious AI harm.
Example
Someone calls a debate participant an AI doomer instead of addressing their concern.
Why people use it
It helps readers recognize an informal label used in arguments about AI risk.
What you'll hear
“Let's discuss the argument rather than call people doomers.”
What this means for you
Judge the particular claim and supporting evidence rather than the label.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Does the label describe one precise technical position?
- No. It groups together people with different concerns and proposals.
- Is it a scientific diagnosis or category?
- No. It is an informal label, often used dismissively.
- Can people given the label disagree with each other?
- Yes. Their views about likelihood, timing and appropriate responses can differ greatly.