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Anthropic researcher says some developers believe AI 'could kill us all'

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Maxwell, R. (2026, September 9). Anthropic researcher says some developers believe AI 'could kill us all'. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-09/anthropic-researcher-coxon-quits-over-human-threat/107134164

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Jacob Coxon, an Anthropic researcher, is leaving his position at the company after stating that many AI developers, including those at Anthropic, believe that artificial intelligence has the potential to be catastrophic by the end of the decade. This concern is shared by hundreds of employees from leading tech firms who recently urged the US government to support international efforts to manage advanced AI development. The number of employees involved in this effort was not specified. Coxon's departure and comments are part of a growing trend of AI experts calling for caution in the industry's rapid advancement.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-09, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On September 8, Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old researcher who previously worked at both OpenAI and Anthropic, resigned from Anthropic, warning that the companies are racing towards developing self-improving superintelligence and potentially putting human lives at risk. Coxon's resignation drew significant attention online and in media outlets like CNN and BBC News, with experts such as Geoffrey Hinton estimating a 10% chance of AI causing human extinction within this decade. Notably, several current Anthropic employees echoed Coxon’s concerns on social media platforms, emphasizing the urgency of addressing AI safety issues before it is too late. Despite these warnings, some in Silicon Valley and industry leaders remain skeptical about the immediate threat posed by AI advancements.

Written for “AI Safety And Human Extinction Warnings” on 2026-10-24, grounded in this article and the 29 other(s) covering the same event.

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Claims (4 extracted, 2 hedged)

Anthropic researcher quits saying AI developers believe 'it could kill us all' uncertain

it → quit → us

In short: An Anthropic researcher is quitting the AI company saying those building the technology "earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade". uncertain

it → quit → decade

Jacob Coxon is one of a growing number of AI experts to call on the industry to slow down. asserted

Coxon → grow → industry

Hundreds of employees from leading tech firms in July urged the US government to support an international effort to develop tools for managing the pace of advanced AI development. asserted

Hundreds → lead → development