# Vishal Sikka calls AI apocalypse fears nonsense 2026-09-18T17:17:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Artificial intelligence pioneer and former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has dismissed apocalyptic predictions about AI, calling the idea that AI will end humanity 'nonsense'. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Sikka said AI does not act independently and that the real risk comes from how people use the technology. He backed regulation of AI, comparing it to standard safety rules in daily life, and urged India to accelerate AI adoption rather than slow down. The News Minute's podcast South Central featured experts Sarayu Natarajan and Deepthi Bathini, who urged caution against treating dramatic AI claims as settled fact. They argued that the conversation is shaped by marketing and geopolitical competition, and that calls for a slowdown are really about introducing stronger regulation and international coordination. The hosts also questioned whether dominant tech companies are using safety concerns to create barriers for smaller competitors. Times Now's The Newshour with Navika Kumar featured Sikka discussing superintelligence fears and India's potential as an AI superpower, but did not provide Sikka's dismissive quote on the apocalypse narrative. ## Indian Opinion Analysis India Today led with Sikka's outright dismissal of doomsday fears, framing the debate as a distraction from practical regulation. Times Now's headline asked 'AI Apocalypse By 2030?' without the rebuttal, leaving the alarmist frame intact. The News Minute's podcast gave the most nuanced view, warning that hype serves corporate and geopolitical interests. The contrast shows how a single interview can be presented as reassurance or as confirmation of danger. Readers should check whether Sikka's full remarks are included before drawing conclusions. The next concrete step is the ongoing global push for AI regulation frameworks, with India's position yet to be formalised. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com (sensationalist) Led with alarmist headline 'AI Apocalypse By 2030?' without reporting Sikka's dismissive quote - thenewsminute.com (neutral report) Presented multiple expert views on AI risks without adopting any single frame - indiatoday.in (neutral report) Reported Sikka's full remarks including his dismissal of doomsday fears Tags: AI, Artificial intelligence, Sarayu Natarajan, superintelligence, Vishal Sikka Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ai-pioneers-split-over-whether-superintelligence-is-a-real-threat/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ai-pioneers-split-over-whether-superintelligence-is-a-real-threat/#story-in-brief