Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over AI Safety Concerns
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Jacob Coxon, Evan Hubinger (Anthropic)
United States
September 2026
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Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned citing concerns over the company's reckless race toward self-improving AI. An Anthropic safety team lead estimated a greater than 10 percent chance that AI could kill all humans within the decade. The company currently lacks a clear plan for ensuring the safety and alignment of advanced AI systems.
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