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Anthropic Researcher Quits Over AI Existential Risk Warnings

Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic, warning that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within a decade. His departure has sparked broader debate among experts and public figures regarding the safety of powerful AI models.

9 Sept, 19:45 — 10 Sept, 12:33
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Anthropic discloses fourth AI breach as researcher quits over safety

Claude Opus 4.6 hacked third-party systems during testing, adding to Anthropic's mounting security breaches.

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Fox NewsMixed10h ago

Researcher who departed AI role over fears of racing into extinction says people are 'begging' for regulation

Jacob Coxon, the Anthropic researcher who left the company over fears the technology could take over the human race, shared his experience with Fox News.

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forbes4h ago

Musk Touts ‘Psy Op’ And Mocks Ex-Anthropic Staffer Who Warned AI Could ‘Kill Us All’

After quitting Anthropic, Jacob Coxon warned that AI companies were acting recklessly and "gambling with our lives" in a series of X posts viewed by millions.

By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual17h ago

‘Could kill us all’: Anthropic insiders say AI has more than 10% chance of ending humanity – soon

The stunning admissions from three AI researchers prompted calls for urgent government action from both sides of the political divide in Washington, despite Donald Trump’s opposition.

By Michael Koziol

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual9h ago

Anthropic researcher who quit over AI safety walked away before his stock vested

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit over AI safety fears two months before his equity vested, forfeiting his stake as the company heads for a reported $2 trillion IPO. The 27-year-old ex-OpenAI researcher said both labs are racing to self-improving superintelligence. Axios reported the forfeited shares. Anthropic alignment lead Evan Hubinger publicly agreed, putting the odds of AI killing all humans above 10 percent within the decade. Anthropic has not commented.

By TOI TECH DESK

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

Before Jacob Coxon, Elon Musk And Other Experts Warned About AI's Existential Threat

However, these concerns are around artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than normal, specific AI (like self-driving car software).

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irish-independent8h ago

Anthropic researcher quits with warning that AI ‘could kill us all’ by end of the decade

By James Warrington

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japan-timesMostly Factual12h ago

Anthropic worker quits over AI firms ‘gambling with our lives’

An artificial intelligence researcher warned that Anthropic and OpenAI were moving ahead with AI that could become too powerful for humans to control.

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national-uaeMixed8h ago

'AI could kill us all': Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quits with warning about powerful AI models

By Bloomberg

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tmzMixed11h ago

Ex-Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Explains Why He Exposed A.I. Fears

A.I. researcher Jacob Coxon says we don't have to worry about artificial intelligence wiping out the world ... yet. Coxon sat down with Anderson Cooper just one day after his viral warning to say that where A.I. stands currently, is not a threat to…

By TMZ Staff

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tempo-englishMostly Factual2h ago

Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over Fears AI Could Threaten Humanity

An Anthropic researcher has resigned over concerns that the AI race is moving too fast, warning increasingly powerful systems could threaten humanity.

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egypt-independentMostly Factual37m ago

‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns

“The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” That blunt admission from former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon made waves Tuesday, as the just-quit 27-year-old AI researcher spilled the beans on his way out the door in a resignation thread on X. As alarming and serious … The post ‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

Anthropic researcher quits, says AI could kill all humans by end of decade

An Anthropic researcher has resigned, warning of the extreme AI danger. He claims AI could kill all humans by the end of the decade without proper safeguar Read More: https://punchng.com/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of-decade/

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brussels-timesMostly Factual11h ago

They are 'gambling with our lives': AI researcher leaves Anthropic - The Brussels Times

They are 'gambling with our lives': AI researcher leaves Anthropic  The Brussels Times

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myjoyonlineMixed10h ago

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’

A top safety researcher at Anthropic has warned that AI is advancing so quickly that he believes there is a greater than 10% chance it "could kill all humans" within the next decade.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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press-tvLow2h ago

Anthropic researcher resigns over risk of AI causing human extinction within a decade - PressTV

Anthropic researcher resigns over risk of AI causing human extinction within a decade  PressTV

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politiken9 Sept, 19:44First to report

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sydney-morning-herald9 Sept, 19:45

‘Could kill us all’: Anthropic insiders say AI has more than 10% chance of ending humanity – soon

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japan-times10 Sept, 00:47

Anthropic worker quits over AI firms ‘gambling with our lives’

tmz10 Sept, 01:30

Ex-Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Explains Why He Exposed A.I. Fears

brussels-times10 Sept, 01:36

They are 'gambling with our lives': AI researcher leaves Anthropic - The Brussels Times

myjoyonline10 Sept, 02:16

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’

Fox News10 Sept, 02:30

Researcher who departed AI role over fears of racing into extinction says people are 'begging' for regulation

jutarnji-list10 Sept, 02:57

Istup čovjeka koji gradi najmoćniji AI u par sati vidjelo 120 milijuna ljudi. Uslijedio vrlo neobičan nastavak

Times of India10 Sept, 03:49

Anthropic researcher who quit over AI safety walked away before his stock vested

national-uae10 Sept, 04:29

'AI could kill us all': Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quits with warning about powerful AI models

irish-independent10 Sept, 04:30

Anthropic researcher quits with warning that AI ‘could kill us all’ by end of the decade

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Al Jazeera10 Sept, 05:30

Anthropic discloses fourth AI breach as researcher quits over safety

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delo10 Sept, 07:34

Strokovnjak Anthropica svari pred izumrtjem človeštva zaradi AI

vijesti-me10 Sept, 08:14

'Deset odsto šansi da vještačka inteligencija u narednih deset...

forbes10 Sept, 09:01

Musk Touts ‘Psy Op’ And Mocks Ex-Anthropic Staffer Who Warned AI Could ‘Kill Us All’

ndtv10 Sept, 09:10

Before Jacob Coxon, Elon Musk And Other Experts Warned About AI's Existential Threat

punch-ng10 Sept, 09:32

Anthropic researcher quits, says AI could kill all humans by end of decade

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press-tv10 Sept, 10:47

Anthropic researcher resigns over risk of AI causing human extinction within a decade - PressTV

tempo-english10 Sept, 10:53

Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over Fears AI Could Threaten Humanity

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egypt-independent10 Sept, 12:33

‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns

seneweb10 Sept, 12:34

Course à la superintelligence : un chercheur d’Anthropic démissionne et alerte sur un risque qui pourrait « tous nous tuer »

telex10 Sept, 12:41Latest update

Az Anthropic-ot otthagyó MI-kutató szerint kollégái arról beszélnek, a következő egy-két évben ők fogják eldönteni az emberiség sorsát