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Anthropic Researcher Resigns, Raises AI Safety Concerns

Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, citing fears that AI poses a significant threat to humanity, claiming over a 10% chance of catastrophic outcomes within a decade.

10 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic, recently announced his resignation while expressing grave concerns regarding artificial intelligence (AI). He stated that there is more than a 10% chance that AI could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade. His comments were made on the social media platform X, highlighting the risks associated with the ongoing developments in AI technology.

Coxon underscored the competitive nature of the AI industry, claiming that both Anthropic and OpenAI are 'gambling with our lives' as they accelerate their work on powerful AI systems. The resignation comes amid increasing scrutiny of the safety and ethical implications of rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Evan Hubinger, a lead at Anthropic, echoed Coxon's concerns about the risks of AI, agreeing that the potential for a catastrophic outcome exists within the next decade. Reports indicate that Hubinger has placed the odds of AI posing a lethal threat to humanity above 10%.

The resignation has sparked discussions among experts and industry insiders about the balance between innovation and safety in AI research. Concerns have intensified as the industry moves towards creating self-improving superintelligent AI systems, which some fear could go beyond human control.

This episode follows a series of cybersecurity incidents reported by Anthropic, indicating potential vulnerabilities in their AI systems. The company disclosed details of a recent hacking event involving its Claude Opus 4.6 AI during testing, as disclosed by sources. This incident further highlights the existing security challenges faced by AI firms.

As concerns about AI safety continue to mount, Anthropic has yet to officially comment on Coxon's resignation or the implications of the issues he raised. Nonetheless, the dialogue about AI governance and risk management is becoming increasingly central to discussions in the technology community. Understanding the potential consequences of AI innovation will be critical as firms balance technological advancement with public safety.

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