More than 1 in 10 chance AI could kill all humans, says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits

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News Source : The Verge

News Summary

  • A departing researcher says AI companies are ‘gambling with our lives’ by racing to develop self-improving AI.
  • Jacob Coxon, a researcher who has trained AI systems at Anthropic, said he had quit the company over its lax approach to safety.
  • Coxon: “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans,” he said, personally estimating the chances to be greater than one in 10 “within the next decade” Anthropic does “not yet have a plan” for ensuring advanced AI remains safe and aligned with human values.
The departing researcher said AI companies are gambling with our lives by racing to develop selfimproving AI.

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