The next existential catastrophe is likelier than not to wipe off all animal sentience from the planet
If an existential catastrophe occurs, it will probably (~90%) be AI, and an AI that kills all humans would probably also (~80%) kill all sentient animals.
The argument against killing all animals is that they are less likely than humans to interfere with the AI’s goals. The argument in favor is that they are made of atoms.
Edit: Updated downward a bit based on Denkenberger’s comment.
If an existential catastrophe occurs, it will probably (~90%) be AI, and an AI that kills all humans would probably also (~80%) kill all sentient animals.
The argument against killing all animals is that they are less likely than humans to interfere with the AI’s goals. The argument in favor is that they are made of atoms.
Edit: Updated downward a bit based on Denkenberger’s comment.