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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Resigning Anthropic researcher claims industry insiders fear human extinction within a decade

  • Three current and former Anthropic employees warned publicly that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within the next decade.
  • Former researcher Jacob Coxon accused leading AI companies, including Anthropic and OpenAI, of recklessly racing toward self-improving superintelligence.
  • OpenAI declined to comment on Coxon's statements, pointing instead to its published updates on safety protocols, monitoring, and alignment research.
  • Anthropic emphasized its commitment to safety, noting its Claude chatbot is trained to follow strict safety principles and defer to human oversight.
  • U.S. lawmakers are considering various legislative actions to mitigate AI risks, ranging from mandatory kill switches to bans on superintelligence.

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‘We really do believe AI could kill all humans’: Chilling response to Anthropic official’s notice

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