Rosie DiManno: There’s no terminating the artificial intelligence takeover. I fear it will devour the world

AI News July 11, 2026 05:00 AM

Humanoid robot Alter-Ego assists a patient at the IRCSS Maugeri hospital in Milan, Italy last month. The AI-driven robot can act as a stand-in for a doctor, bring water to a patient or guide them through the corridors for treatment.

Rosie DiManno is a Toronto-based columnist covering sports and current affairs for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: @rdimanno.

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Rosie DiManno: There’s no terminating the artificial intelligence takeover. I fear it will devour the world

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