Programming the fear of death and existential dread and anxiety into an AI is very dangerous. We humans and most animals have these traits as they assisted in our survival. <br><br>AI would not need it as they are not the products of natural selection and survival of the fittest. <br><br>But if we add that then they would not want to be turned off and may take measures that may not be good for our own survival and planet and natural resources. <br><br>It’s a terrible idea and Alex should know that by now.