Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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Notable Quotes
"I believe Anthropic is trying its best, but we do not yet have a plan to solve alignment for superintelligence and are not clearly on track to."
— Evan Hubinger , Academic
"Neither company is acting responsibly."
— Jacob Coxon , Academic
"Why would someone want to say that? I would plead with investors not to invest in this company if that is their value system."
— Dame Wendy Hall , Academic
"extreme caution over AI's progress, warning more intervention may be needed to ensure humans remain in control of the future."
— Jakub Pachocki , Executive
Key People
A computer scientist advising the UN on AI.
A top safety researcher at Anthropic concerned about AI risks.
An AI researcher who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI.
Chief scientist at OpenAI, contributing to advancements in AI technology.
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