Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
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A safety researcher at Anthropic stated he believes there is over a 10% chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade, citing concerns that AI systems are advancing rapidly and may soon develop the ability to improve themselves. The researcher acknowledged that current AI models pose low risk, but expressed worry that the technology could eventually pose an existential threat (a risk that could end human civilization), and noted that Anthropic does not yet have a plan to solve AI alignment (the process of ensuring AI systems follow human values and ethics).
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Original source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgwy1k42w4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
First tracked: September 9, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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