Anthropic Researchers Sound Alarm Over AI Safety Concerns
By Editor • September 9, 2026 • 1 min read
Amid growing concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence, a senior researcher from Anthropic has raised alarming predictions regarding the potential dangers of unchecked AI development. He estimates that there is over a 10% chance that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity by the end of this decade.
These warnings come on the heels of a notable resignation within the company. Jacob Coxon, a prominent researcher who previously worked with OpenAI, publicly announced his departure from Anthropic via a post on X. In his announcement, Coxon expressed deep concerns about the company’s approach to AI safety, describing it as overly relaxed and careless.
Coxon criticized both Anthropic and OpenAI for what he sees as a reckless pursuit of “superhuman systems” that could lead to uncontrollable outcomes. He emphasized the urgency of addressing these safety issues, suggesting that the current trajectory of AI development is akin to a gamble with humanity’s future.
Source: www.theverge.com
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