Jimmy Kimmel responds to Anthropic researcher saying 'AI could kill us all by the end of the decade'
Jimmy Kimmel addressed recent warnings from an Anthropic researcher regarding the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. The segment contrasted these concerns with Donald Trump's dismissive attitude toward AI safety.
Why it matters
It reflects the growing public anxiety surrounding AI safety and the role of political leadership in addressing technological existential threats.
AI-related news has shifted from depressing to deeply disturbing recently, with an Anthropic researcher quitting the company and stating that he believes artificial intelligence "could kill us all by the end of the decade" - a statement that seemed to be reinforced (unintentionally) by an Anthropic spokesperson.In the clip above, Jimmy Kimmel is shocked that the news isn't bigger."You know I always thought these big companies were willing to destroy the planet for profit because it didn't affect them personally," the host says.
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