GoKawiilAnthropic early backer Jaan Tallinn warns AI could 'end humanity' as stake grows
Jaan Tallinn, one of Anthropic's earliest investors, says he is deeply worried about the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, describing the industry as 'racing to build a technology that could end humanity.' Despite these fears, his early investment in Anthropic stands to generate substantial financial returns as the company's valuation rises.
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Tallinn's position highlights a tension within the AI industry, where some of its financial backers are simultaneously among its most vocal critics on safety grounds. This dual role could give him unusual influence to push for stronger safety measures, since his warnings carry both moral and financial weight as a stakeholder.
- Jaan Tallinn was an early investor in Anthropic, a leading AI company.
- He publicly warns that AI development poses existential risks to humanity.
- His investment could yield significant financial gains even as he raises alarms about the technology.
Source: wsj.com, 2026-09-25
Published there as: “He’s Completely Terrified of AI—and He’s About to Make Billions Off It”
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