AI Could Trigger “Deeper Destruction” No One Fully Understands Yet, Bluechip CEO Warns
The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Bluechip Technologies, Kazeem Tewogbade, has raised serious concerns about the long-term risks of artificial intelligence, warning that the technology could lead to consequences far more destructive than people currently understand or anticipate.
Speaking at the Bluechip Data and AI Summit held in Lagos, Tewogbade explained that while AI continues to drive excitement across industries for its efficiency and innovation potential, the speed of its development makes it difficult to predict its future impact on society, security, and the global economy.
He noted that the most worrying aspect of AI is not the risks already identified, but those that are still unknown. According to him, even experts and leading organisations in the field cannot fully grasp how advanced AI systems may evolve or what unintended harm they could cause in the future. He referenced concerns raised within the industry, including calls from AI leaders such as Anthropic’s co-founder, who has urged caution and even a slowdown in development.
Despite these concerns, Tewogbade maintained that risks can be managed if organisations build AI systems on strong ethical foundations. He stressed that companies must embed clear values, accountability, and cohesion into their technologies from the ground up to reduce potential harm and create safer systems.
He also expressed cautious optimism about humanity’s ability to adapt to technological disruption, comparing the current AI shift to the global response during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, while uncertainty remains, human resilience and strong institutional structures will play a key role in balancing innovation with safety as AI continues to evolve.
source: nairametrics