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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Our AI could wipe out humanity, Anthropic says as it asks for billions of dollars to keep building it

Anthropic’s AI systems could lead to catastrophe or entirely wipe out humanity, it has warned as it seeks billions of dollars to keep building them.

The company gave the warning in newly released documents ahead of its initial public offering, which will see it listed on the stock market in what could be a record breaking deal. The documents pitch investing in the company as a way to bet on AI’s transformation of the world – but warns, at the same time, that it could destroy it.

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