Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Cause Human Extinction by 2030

Jacob Coxon, a researcher at AI safety company Anthropic, has resigned and issued a stark warning about the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. Coxon claims that while Anthropic is aware of the potential dangers of advanced AI, competitive pressure to stay ahead in the AI race overrides those safety concerns. He also suggested that rival company OpenAI has not fully grasped the severity of the risks involved. Coxon warned that AI could pose a threat to human survival before the end of the current decade. His departure highlights growing internal tensions within leading AI firms over how to balance rapid development with safety considerations.
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