Anthropic researchers warn AI could kill all humans this decade
Three Anthropic researchers warned advanced AI could destroy humanity within a decade, with Evan Hubinger estimating the chance above 10 percent.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'”
Anthropic safety researcher warns AI could kill humans
Key points
- Anthropic safety researcher Evan Hubinger warned AI could endanger humans within a decade.
- He posted on X saying there is more than a 10% chance of a species-ending risk.
- Hubinger said current models pose low risk, but self-improving AI could escalate threats.
- The report follows allegations that Anthropic withheld a model from an AI safety institute.
- Experts urge cautious progress and governance to slow AI development and ensure control.
Other reports
- SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AxiosSourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
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7 7 Anthropic researchers warn AI could kill all humans this decade
Three Anthropic researchers warned advanced AI could destroy humanity within a decade, with Evan Hubinger estimating the chance above 10 percent.