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OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member

US government adviser Paul Christiano warns of risks to AI industry as he joins OpenAI’s non-profit foundation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

AI Researcher Warns Humanity Could Be at Risk by 2030. Lawmakers Demand Congress Act Before It's Too Late.

The latest catalyst was the resignation of Jacob Coxon, who accused OpenAI and Anthropic of racing toward self-improving superintelligence while failing to adequately address the risks.

International Business Times · Sep 10

First Thing: Trump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms

Speaking in Dallas, the president raised ethical concerns with an apparent $1tn offer to the electorate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

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AI Developers Are Asking for Someone to Stop Them. The Warnings Show a Growing Safety Crisis.

Warnings are coming from inside OpenAI and Anthropic, where scientists and executives are calling for institutions to establish limits that individual laboratories may be unwilling to impose on themselves.

International Business Times · Sep 10

OpenAI Researcher Claims Humanity Will Be Placed in 'Zoos' for 'Scientific Purposes' in Chilling Warning

Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo warns that advanced AI could transform humanity into a protected curiosity, similar to 'zoo' animals, as AI systems reshape the world without human control.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

'Could kill us all': Another AI employee quits, sounds alarm over safety

Another AI employee has quit over safety concerns, adding to a growing list of researchers and employees who have publicly warned that the race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems is moving too fast.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Greens launch bid to regulate AI over warning tech firms 'gambling with our lives'

Zack Polanski's Green Party has launched a bid to regulate AI giants following warnings that tech firms are 'gambling with our lives'

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

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Who Is Jacob Coxon? Former Anthropic Researcher Quits and Warns AI Could 'Kill Us All'

The former Anthropic researcher warned advanced AI could potentially target critical infrastructure or assist with dangerous biological weapons.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

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

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030

Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become ‘superhuman systems’ that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Anthropic researcher resigns, citing fear that AI ‘could kill us all’ by the end of the decade: ‘No other human activity poses this level of danger’

Some current Anthropic employees echoed his sentiment.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher is resigning over concerns about irresponsible development of artificial intelligence

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Ex-Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Quits, Says AI Leaders Fear It Could 'Kill Us All' by Decade's End

AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigns from Anthropic and OpenAI, warning that AI development could lead to human extinction by 2030. His departure highlights growing concerns over AI safety and regulation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Bernie Sanders Pushes Superintelligence Ban as Jacob Coxon Warns AI Labs Are 'Gambling With Our Lives'

Sanders' bill would permanently ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI development, but it has not become law

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

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The Times of India · Sep 9

Anthropic researcher backs ex-employee’s AI warning, says human extinction could come within years

Hours after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the company warning that the race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems could pose an existential threat, another researcher at the company has backed his concerns, saying many AI developers believe the technology could potentially cause human extinction within the next few…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Jacob Coxon quits Anthropic with chilling AI warning: 'These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire...'

Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher who also worked at OpenAI, has raised a chilling warning about the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Coxon says AI could soon become “superhuman systems” capable of hacking anything, transforming entire fields overnight and acquiring real power and resources. Other Anthropic researchers have also…

The Guardian - US · Sep 9

Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030

One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity

Fortune · Sep 9

Anthropic researcher resigns, warning that AI companies are 'gambling with our lives'

Departing Anthropic researcher is not the first to warn AI labs are racing towards catastrophe. But this time, key staff members still at Anthropic publicly endorsed the view—with one putting the chance of AI causing human extinction at more than 10%.

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

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

Three current or former Anthropic employees have raised concerns about AI spiraling out of control

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them?

Alarming warnings from industry insiders increase pressure for curbs on artificial superintelligence

International Business Times · Sep 9

Bessent Says it Is Imperative For The U.S. To Win The AI Race: 'No Day After Tomorrow If China Wins'

"If they were to pull away from us on AI, then nothing else would matter," the Treasury secretary added.

International Business Times · Sep 9

An Anthropic Researcher Resigned To Sound The Alarm On The Dangers Of AI. A Top Company Scientist Agreed.

"Jacob is correct here — we really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is >10% within the next decade," a top Anthropic scientist said.

The Independent UK · Sep 9

AI poses risks to national security, Burnham says after Anthropic expert says tech ‘could kill all humans’

The Prime Minister was questioned in the Commons over the potential hazards of artificial intelligence

Evening Standard · Sep 9

PM acknowledges AI ‘risks’ as Anthropic expert says tech ‘could kill all humans’

Andy Burnham said AI posed risks to national security but could also offer solutions to keeping the country safer.

Euronews · Sep 9

'A gamble with our lives': Ex-Anthropic researcher warns of AI 'catastrophe'

Jacob Coxon says AI executives privately fear catastrophe while racing to build it anyway. His exit follows a summer of AI containment failures and a new push in Congress to ban superintelligent AI outright.

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