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Anthropic researcher raises alarm after quitting job: AI "could kill us all"

09 SEP 2026 · 09:46 ET·2:50·51.1K VIEWS

Jacob Coxen, a former researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, alleging that both Anthropic and OpenAI are not acting ethically and are "gambling with our lives" by pursuing self-improving superintelligence. Coxen, who previously worked at OpenAI, believes AI could pose an existential threat by the end of the decade, stating that "no other human activity poses this level of danger."

WHY IT MATTERS

This resignation raises serious concerns about the safety and ethical considerations surrounding advanced AI development, highlighting potential risks of uncontrolled superintelligence and the urgency for societal adaptation and regulation.

ANTHROPIC OPENAI JACOB COXEN AI SAFETY SUPERINTELLIGENCE

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