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Former Ripple engineer warns AI could cause human extinction

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Evan Hubinger, a former software engineer at Ripple and now with Anthropic, has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity within the next ten years. This prediction has generated significant discussion within the cryptocurrency community, with some insiders weighing in on the potential implications. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about existential risks from AI development, prompting discussion on AI safety.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a former engineer at a prominent company about AI safety risks.

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Former Ripple engineer warns AI could cause human extinction

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