Will A.I. Kill Us? Can It Hack My Bank Account? Your A.I. Questions Answered NYT: Science By: Cade Metz Β· Dylan Freedman and K. R. Callaway 18 September 2026 at 05:04 Nearly 1,000 readers sent us their questions about artificial intelligence, its potential and its potential risks. Β© Charles Taylor/AlamySome people worry that connecting A.I. agents to the internet or vital infrastructure will wreak havoc in unexpected ways, while others worry that researchers will soon develop A.I. systems that have agency.