An industry figure frequently referred to as an AI "godfather" has issued a warning that society should prepare for the possibility of a Chernobyl-style blackout caused by artificial intelligence. According to the report from Futurism published on November 7, 2026, the warning highlights severe potential risks associated with the increasing integration and autonomy of advanced AI systems. The comparison to the Chernobyl disaster underscores the scale of disruption that could potentially arise if AI infrastructure or dependent critical systems fail or experience catastrophic malfunctions.