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Anthropic researchers warn of AI extinction risk; Musk calls it a 'psyop'

Several Anthropic researchers have publicly voiced concerns about the existential risks posed by AI, with some warning of a high probability of human extinction within the next decade. These researchers, including Evan Hubinger and Samuel Marks, believe internal safety measures are insufficient and are using public pressure as a last resort. In response, Elon Musk dismissed these warnings as a "psyop" and a politically motivated "setup," aiming to discredit the messengers and shift the narrative away from the technical substance of the risks. AI

IMPACT This public schism highlights the growing debate over AI safety and the potential for internal dissent to influence public and regulatory narratives.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of an opinion piece discussing public statements from AI researchers and a prominent figure's reaction, rather than a direct release or research finding.

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Anthropic researchers warn of AI extinction risk; Musk calls it a 'psyop'

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  1. dev.to — Anthropic tag TIER_1 English(EN) · XOOMAR ·

    Elon Musk Dismisses Anthropic AI Warnings as Psyop

    <p>The chorus of internal warnings just doubled, and the person dismissing them is the world's richest man. In a 24-hour span <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/10/anthropic-researchers-warn-ai-musk" rel="noopener noreferrer">according to Guardian World</a>,…