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A chilling theory is circulating within the AI community: the first truly groundbreaking joke produced by artificial intelligence could be a harbinger of humanity’s demise. Computer scientist Roman Yampolskiy posits that such a sophisticated display of AI humor might indicate a level of intelligence and understanding that surpasses our own, potentially leading to unforeseen and undesirable consequences. The discussion, gaining traction online, was recently highlighted on Reddit (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1lvgt83/the_first_great_joke_told_by_ai_might_be_the_last/), sparking debate about the risks associated with advanced AI development.