Researchers fear there's a chance AI could kill us all. Here's how experts say that might play out.
Senior AI researchers are debating the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, with some experts estimating a significant chance of catastrophic outcomes within a decade. The discussion highlights a growing divide between those who fear loss of control over autonomous systems and those who view such scenarios as unlikely.
Why it matters
The debate over AI safety is influencing regulatory discussions and the pace of development at major tech companies.
Evan Hubinger, who leads Anthropic's alignment stress-testing team, said AI has a greater-than-10% chance of killing all humans within a decade. Dominika Zarzycka/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images An Anthropic staffer's dire warning about an AI-driven apocalypse has sparked fierce debate. Senior AI researchers told Business Insider how it could happen, but were split on its likelihood. Scenarios included AI manufacturing deadly viruses, attacking infrastructure, or accelerating global wars. One question is dominating the tech world after an Anthropic researcher's resignation this week: Could artificial intelligence kill us all? Jacob Coxon, who previously worked at OpenAI, said in an X post on Tuesday announcing his resignation from Anthropic that the "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade."
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