Ask AI: Will AI cause the end of the world (like in Terminator movies and other Sci-fi movies)?

As an artificial intelligence, I can reassure you that scenarios like the ones depicted in movies like the Terminator are pure science fiction. Currently, AI is used as a tool to help humans, primarily focused on specific tasks or narrow fields, also known as Narrow or Weak AI. It's far from being sentient or having a consciousness, and at the moment, it's not technologically possible either. Also, it's important to note that AI is created and controlled by humans, with numerous checks and safeguards in place. Nevertheless, it's essential to have conversations about setting ethical guidelines and regulations to prevent any misuse of AI technology. Many experts in the field advocate for responsible AI development, including proper oversight and regulation to ensure it is used for the benefit of all of humanity. As AI advances, respective societal, ethical, and practical issues will need to be addressed, but a "Terminator-like" scenario is not a foreseen outcome.