Anthropic researcher warns AI could cause human extinction by 2030
Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic, warning that AI could become superhuman systems causing extinction by 2030.
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at AI company Anthropic, announced his resignation via social media. He said AI firms are racing toward superintelligence without adequate safety measures.
He warned that AI will become superhuman systems capable of causing human extinction by 2030. At least two other Anthropic employees publicly backed his concerns, with one stating the company genuinely believes AI could kill all humans.
The warning has prompted swift reactions from US lawmakers. Senator Ted Cruz called AI a catastrophic risk, and Senator Bernie Sanders cited polls showing Americans want to ban AI superintelligence.
Congressman Ted Lieu called for urgent passage of an AI safety bill.
- by 2030
- Extinction timeline
- 3 years
- Years at AI companies
- at least 2
- Other Anthropic employees backing him
- Ted Cruz (Texas), Bernie Sanders (Vermont)
- Senators reacting
Why it mattersTop AI researchers' public warnings about extinction risks signal serious internal concerns at leading companies, pressing lawmakers to act on oversight of powerful technology.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. Regulatory moves by the US Congress on AI safety could eventually influence Australia's approach to AI oversight and company accountability.
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