existential

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How can we rush forward when leading scientists warn that AI poses an existential risk to the human race?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The risk to prediction-market firms is potentially existential, considering that sports markets make up an overwhelming majority of trading volume and fee revenue for the platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

While acknowledging the quantum threats are real, Rasmussen said he remains confident that the risk will “be addressed in due time before it becomes an existential threat for crypto.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"I don't think any of the social media services can afford to pay $6m per injured user," he added - saying he views the social media addiction cases as a potentially existential threat.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Quite an existential dilemma that parrot has put us all in,” Mom says, smiling at him.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson