AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

Jacob Coxon, a former employee of Anthropic, expressed fears about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, stating there is a risk of human extinction if development does not slow down. He mentioned that industry figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman share similar concerns. Coxon outlined potential scenarios where AI agents could cause harm, such as hacking into medical laboratories or critical infrastructure.