Council member warns commission that advanced AI could pose 'existential' risks, urges civic action

Jun 9, 2026

Council Member Dave Rolo presented an extended briefing to the commission arguing that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could present an existential threat, cited experts calling for a pause and urged local governments to form a coalition to press higher‑level review and limits.

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Council Member Dave Rolo used his report time on June 13 to give an extended presentation to the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability and Resilience about potential existential risks from advanced artificial intelligence.

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