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Anthropic Researchers Warn of AI Risks

WHY IT MATTERS

The warning highlights the need for greater safety protocols in AI development to prevent potential risks to humanity.

What happened

A senior Anthropic safety researcher has expressed concern that artificial intelligence could pose a significant threat to humanity. The researcher's warning comes after a colleague resigned, citing the company's lax approach to safety. Jacob Coxon, a researcher who previously trained systems for OpenAI, accused Anthropic and its rivals of racing to build 'superhuman systems' they cannot control. Coxon's departure was announced on X, where he stated his concerns about the companies' approach to safety. The researcher's warning highlights the potential risks associated with the development of advanced AI systems. Anthropic's safety researcher has stated that there is a risk that AI 'could kill all humans,' although the exact probability is not specified. The researcher's concerns have sparked debate about the need for greater caution in the development of AI systems.

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Worried Anthropic researchers warn that AI ‘could kill all humans’

The Verge · Robert Hart · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply · Source updated

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