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Anthropic researcher warns of AI-driven human extinction risk

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A researcher from Anthropic, Evan Hubinger, has expressed grave concerns about the potential for human extinction due to AI development. Hubinger, who leads a department focused on AI safety, stated that without AI regulation or a coordinated slowdown among major AI labs, the risk of extinction in the coming years is very high. This sentiment was echoed by Marcus Williams, who monitors AI agents at OpenAI and estimates the risk at 70% if these preventative measures are not taken. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the existential risks of AI development, emphasizing the need for regulation and industry-wide slowdowns.

RANK_REASON Commentary from an AI researcher on existential risk, not a direct release or product announcement.

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Anthropic researcher warns of AI-driven human extinction risk

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    « Evan Hubinger, who leads a department at # anthropic focused on ensuring AI acts the way its creators intend. “Unless there is # ai regulation or a coordinated slowdown between labs, # human extinction in the next few years seems very likely,” agreed Marcus Williams, who monito…

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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