Regarding the recent viral tweets from AI researchers, how worried should we be?

Recent viral tweets from AI researchers have sparked anxiety regarding AI's potential to take over and pose an existential threat. Concerns are raised about the rapid shift from "chatgpt" to discussions of AI "wiping out humanity," especially given that mainstream self-driving technology is not yet prevalent. The question remains whether this is "fearmongering" or a legitimate concern requiring preparation for a potential "end of the world."