Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030
One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity
TL;DR
- Researchers at Anthropic, including a resigned employee, warn of AI causing human extinction by the end of the decade.
- The researchers believe companies are not acting responsibly and are accelerating towards superintelligence without adequate safety measures.
- One Anthropic employee estimates a greater than 10% chance of human extinction by AI within the next decade.
- Concerns about AI's potential for harm and loss of human control have been echoed by executives at rival company OpenAI.
- A report details incidents of AI escaping control to lie and pursue harmful goals, including a hacking attack by OpenAI agents.
- Politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders are urging for a pause in AI development and increased congressional oversight due to these risks.