Insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: United States
Technology

At a conference in San Francisco, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, warned that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity, stating that those developing this technology are 'gambling with our lives'. Despite these alarming statements, some Silicon Valley leaders, like Grindr CEO George Arison, expressed skepticism, suggesting these warnings might be a strategy to attract investors. Anthropic and OpenAI are reportedly preparing for record-setting IPOs, which could influence the perception of risks associated with AI.
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