A senior researcher at Anthropic has stated there is more than a 10 percent chance that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity by the end of the decade. This statement follows the resignation of a colleague, Jacob Coxon, who expressed concerns about the AI lab's approach to safety. In a post on X, Coxon, who has experience training AI systems at both Anthropic and OpenAI, criticized the industry for what he perceives as a reckless pursuit of self-improving superintelligence, warning that it could endanger lives.
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Anthropic researcher suggests over 10% chance AI could pose existential threat
A senior researcher at Anthropic has indicated a greater than 10% chance that AI could threaten humanity by the decade's end. This comment comes after a colleague resigned, citing concerns over the company's safety practices and the industry's rush to develop advanced AI systems.
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More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
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