GoKawiilAnthropic researcher exits, colleague cites over 10% risk AI could wipe out humanity
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced he was resigning, accusing Anthropic and OpenAI of recklessly racing toward self-improving superintelligence without adequate safeguards. Hours later, another Anthropic safety researcher publicly stated there is more than a 10% chance AI could eventually kill all humans, highlighting internal unease even as both companies pursue major funding and IPO plans.
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These are not outside critics but insiders at leading AI labs voicing existential concerns, which lends unusual weight to warnings about uncontrolled AI development. The tension between aggressive commercial expansion and safety caution raises questions about whether market and competitive pressures are outpacing the industry's ability to manage catastrophic risk.
- Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned citing reckless pursuit of self-improving superintelligence.
- A separate Anthropic safety researcher estimated over 10% odds AI could kill all humans.
- The disclosures come as Anthropic and OpenAI pursue large funding rounds and potential public listings.
Source: cnbc.com — Arjun Kharpal, 2026-09-09
Published there as: “Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' after colleague quits”
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