Anthropic researchers warn AI could kill all humans this decade
They publishedAnthropic insiders warn AI could kill all humans
9 Sept, 08:59ZAnthropic safety researcher warns AI could kill humans
First reportBBC · 9 Sept, 08:59Z
Latest reportAxios · 9 Sept, 10:04Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Three Anthropic researchers warned advanced AI could destroy humanity within a decade, with Evan Hubinger estimating the chance above 10 percent.
Why
Their concerns reflect reported private fears among executives and similar warnings from OpenAI leaders as AI development accelerates.
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Watch for further resignations, safety measures, and public statements from Anthropic, OpenAI, and senior AI researchers.
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Summary
- Anthropic safety researcher Evan Hubinger warned AI could endanger humans within a decade.
- He posted on X saying there is more than a 10% chance of a species-ending risk.
- Hubinger said current models pose low risk, but self-improving AI could escalate threats.
- The report follows allegations that Anthropic withheld a model from an AI safety institute.
- Experts urge cautious progress and governance to slow AI development and ensure control.
Summary
- Three Anthropic researchers publicly warned AI could destroy humans within the decade.
- Jacob Coxon resigned and said executives privately fear the danger of AI.
- Evan Hubinger agreed the risk is real and cited a >10% chance in a decade.
- Samuel Marks noted higher concern among senior staff about extinction risks.
- Analysts say OpenAI leaders have issued similar cautions as AI advances accelerate.