Extended Interview: Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who warns AI could destroy humanity
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic, has publicly resigned, warning that companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are "gambling with our lives" by accelerating the development of advanced AI models. In an interview, Coxon explained he left because he no longer wanted to be part of the "race" to create superintelligence, fearing it could lead to humanity's destruction by the end of the decade. He believes a slowdown and transparent third-party auditing of safety cases are necessary, though acknowledges the difficulty in achieving this amid competition.
Coxon's resignation and public warnings highlight the escalating concerns among AI researchers about existential risks, potentially influencing public perception and regulatory efforts concerning the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
