Researcher Quits AI Firm Over Existential Risk Fears

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Who is Jacob Coxon and why did he resign?

Jacob Coxon is a 27-year-old British researcher who resigned from Anthropic and the artificial intelligence industry. He stated that companies are irresponsibly racing to develop self-improving superintelligence, which he believes poses a significant risk to humanity.

What are the main concerns raised by Jacob Coxon?

Coxon is concerned that companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are developing self-improving superintelligence without adequate responsibility. He fears this rapid development could lead to an existential threat to humanity by the end of the decade.

Is there any official assessment of the risk from Anthropic?

Yes, some reports mention an Anthropic executive, Evan Humbinger, who reportedly stated a risk of 'more than 10%' that AI could pose an existential threat within the decade. This figure was not mentioned in all reports.