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.

SourcesBBC08:59 UTCAxios10:04 UTC9 SepSave

Key points

From Axios’s report

Three Anthropic researchers publicly warned AI could destroy humans within the decade.
Jacob Coxon resigned and said executives privately fear the danger of AI.
Evan Hubinger agreed the risk is real and cited a >10% chance in a decade.
Samuel Marks noted higher concern among senior staff about extinction risks.
Analysts say OpenAI leaders have issued similar cautions as AI advances accelerate.

Why it matters. Their concerns reflect reported private fears among executives and similar warnings from OpenAI leaders as AI development accelerates.

What to watch. Watch for further resignations, safety measures, and public statements from Anthropic, OpenAI, and senior AI researchers.

Coverage

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08:59

“Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'”

Key points from BBC

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.

SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

10:04

“Anthropic insiders warn AI could kill all humans”

Key points from Axios

Three Anthropic researchers publicly warned AI could destroy humans within the decade.
Jacob Coxon resigned and said executives privately fear the danger of AI.
Evan Hubinger agreed the risk is real and cited a >10% chance in a decade.
Samuel Marks noted higher concern among senior staff about extinction risks.
Analysts say OpenAI leaders have issued similar cautions as AI advances accelerate.

SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

08:59

SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'”

Key points from BBC

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.

10:04

SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“Anthropic insiders warn AI could kill all humans”

Key points from Axios

Three Anthropic researchers publicly warned AI could destroy humans within the decade.
Jacob Coxon resigned and said executives privately fear the danger of AI.
Evan Hubinger agreed the risk is real and cited a >10% chance in a decade.
Samuel Marks noted higher concern among senior staff about extinction risks.
Analysts say OpenAI leaders have issued similar cautions as AI advances accelerate.

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