'Reckless' AI firms can't control models, says whistleblower Jacob Coxon
"We don't know how to prevent them from developing goals of their own," beyond their creators' control, Coxon explained
Former OpenAI and Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon testified before the New York City Council, warning that leading artificial intelligence companies are recklessly failing to control their AI models. Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic in early September, explained to lawmakers that AI developers did not fully understand how to prevent the technology from pursuing objectives outside their original creators' control.
He made headlines globally, with several current and former AI employees echoing his concerns. Coxon, a Cambridge University graduate, highlighted the need for a slowdown in the development of advanced AI, urging companies to provide computer scientists with the necessary time to ensure the models remain under control.
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