AI could 'kill us all' by 2030, warns ex-Anthropic employee. Current AI lead agrees
A former Anthropic employee, Jacob Coxon, has publicly warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity by 2036. In a resignation post on X, the 27-year-old AI researcher stated that developers of AI earnestly believe the technology could lead to human extinction within the decade. Coxon's concerns echo a growing sentiment among AI professionals who have recently quit their jobs due to safety worries and the rapid pace of AI development, which they fear will eventually surpass human control.
This story highlights significant safety concerns and potential existential risks associated with advanced AI development, prompting questions about the trustworthiness of AI companies to manage these powerful technologies responsibly.
The video also discusses whether AI companies can be trusted to manage the technology and the Anthropic CEO's estimate of a 10-25% chance of an AI catastrophe.
