This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Broadcast - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Former Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who recently resigned, joined George Stephanopoulos to discuss his warning that AI could lead to human extinction. Coxon expressed surprise at the widespread attention his resignation received and welcomed statements from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman about the need to slow down AI development and implement third-party monitoring for transparency and trust between labs. He emphasized that the risk of AI takeover is a serious concern for many working in the field and highlighted potential threats like AI agents hacking systems and misuse for biological and weapon development, but also cautioned against halting progress entirely to ensure responsible actors remain in control.
The public warnings from AI insiders like Coxon, coupled with the agreement from leading AI company CEOs to slow development and implement monitoring, could significantly impact the future trajectory of AI research and regulation. This shift could lead to more cautious development practices and potentially avert catastrophic risks, while also shaping the global landscape of AI governance and competition, particularly concerning engagement with countries like China.
The episode also covers the Democratic midterm campaign with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Republican midterm campaign with Rep. Mike Lawler, and a 9/11 heroism story.
