Former Anthropic researcher doubles down on AI warning in testimony

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-05

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A former researcher from Anthropic testified about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence at a New York City Council hearing on Monday. Representatives from companies like OpenAI and Google also gave testimony as lawmakers discussed measures to ensure AI safety. CBS News reporter Lauren Fichten covered the event, and TechCrunch editor Anthony Ha provided commentary on President Trump's proposed AI "Super Intelligence Force."
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On Monday, Jacob Coxon, a former researcher who quit his position at Anthropic after three years, testified before the New York City Council. Coxon, aged 27, had previously warned about the dangers of rapid AI development and called for stricter safety measures in a September post on X (formerly Twitter). The hearing also featured representatives from companies like OpenAI, Google, and others discussing concerns over AI's potential threats. Testimony highlighted fears that major tech firms are rushing to develop technology without fully understanding its implications, echoing Coxon’s earlier warnings about the industry’s reckless culture. Council Speaker Julie Menin requested this meeting as part of efforts to establish safeguards against potentially harmful AI advancements.

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Anthony Ha PERSON · 1× CBS News ORG · 1× CBS News' ORG · 1× Google ORG · 1× Lauren Fichten PERSON · 1× OpenAI ORG · 1× TechCrunch ORG · 1× Trump PERSON · 1× the New York City Council ORG · 1×

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Whistleblowers sounded the alarm over the potential threat artificial intelligence poses at a landmark hearing before the New York City Council on Monday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
2026-10-05 · CBS News
Former Anthropic researcher doubles down on AI warning in testimony · assertive framing

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Whistleblowers sounded the alarm over the potential threat artificial intelligence poses at a landmark hearing before the New York City Council on Monday. asserted
intelligence → sound → Monday
Representatives from OpenAI, Google and other big tech companies also testified as city lawmakers considered AI safeguards. asserted
lawmakers → testify → safeguards
CBS News' Lauren Fichten reports. asserted
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Anthony Ha, a TechCrunch editor, also joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's formation of an AI "Super Intelligence Force." asserted
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