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  "id": 6569738,
  "title": "Anthropic researcher quits, says AI could kill all humans by end of decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:14:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of-decade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher, resigned from Anthropic, cautioning that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence could present an existential threat to humanity. He alleged that both Anthropic and OpenAI were hastily racing towards the creation of self-improving superintelligence without adequate safeguards. Coxon highlighted that these systems might soon surpass human capabilities in numerous domains, acquire significant influence, and control substantial resources. He emphasized the need to avoid underestimating the potential power of these technologies, which are rapidly evolving beyond human control. Coxon's resignation was echoed by Evan Hubinger, another Anthropic researcher who privately expressed a belief that there was a greater than 10% chance AI could extinguish all humans within the next decade. Both researchers assert that their warnings are not mere rhetoric, but rather reflections of the genuine fears held by many within the AI development community.",
  "summary": "An Anthropic researcher has resigned, warning of the extreme AI danger. He claims AI could kill all humans by 2030 and that top companies are not acting re Read More: https://punchng.com/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of-decade/",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Anthropic worker quits over AI firms ‘gambling with our lives’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/anthropic-worker-quits-over-ai-firms-gambling-with-our-lives",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Anthropic researcher who quit over AI safety walked away before his stock vested",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/anthropic-researcher-who-quit-over-ai-safety-walked-away-before-his",
        "published": "2026-09-10T03:49:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'AI could kill us all': Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quits with warning about powerful AI models",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ai-could-kill-us-all-anthropic-researcher-jacob-coxon-quits-with",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:29:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Anthropic researcher quits, says AI could kill all humans by end of decade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of-6570595",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:17:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Post",
        "title": "Anthropic worker quits over AI firms ‘gambling with our lives’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/anthropic-worker-quits-over-ai-firms-gambling-with-our-lives-6596157",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:10:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}