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  "id": 6570595,
  "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",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:17:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/anthropic-researcher-quits-says-ai-could-kill-all-humans-by-end-of-decade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob Coxon, an artificial intelligence researcher, has resigned from Anthropic, expressing concern that the rapid advancement of AI could pose an unprecedented threat to humanity. In a recent post on X, Coxon accused both Anthropic and OpenAI of failing to prioritize safety as they race towards self-improving superintelligence. He warned against underestimating the capabilities of advanced AI systems, stating that they could soon surpass humans in important domains and acquire significant power and resources. Coxon cited concerns from other AI researchers who privately believe AI could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade. Another Anthropic researcher, Evan Hubinger, shared these fears, estimating a 10% chance of AI causing human extinction within the next decade. Coxon's resignation highlights ongoing debates within the AI community about the risks and potential solutions for managing advanced artificial intelligence.",
  "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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    "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 Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:14:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
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