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Anthropic researcher warns of >10% chance AI could cause human extinction

An Anthropic safety researcher has stated there is a greater than 10% probability that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction. This concern is framed within a broader context of existential threats, including climate change, global warfare, and pandemics. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the long-term safety and existential risks associated with advanced AI development.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a researcher at an AI lab about existential risk.

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Anthropic researcher warns of >10% chance AI could cause human extinction

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Opinion piece from a researcher at an AI lab about existential risk.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ansonkennedy ·

    If climate change, global war, Earth-shattering asteroids, or rampage pandemics don't get us first AI will. # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # Anthropic # TEOTWAWK

    If climate change, global war, Earth-shattering asteroids, or rampage pandemics don't get us first AI will. # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # Anthropic # TEOTWAWKI Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/ck…