Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"

The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.

• Sep 11

Extended Interview: Jacob Coxon

Jacob Coxon publicly resigned from his position as an Anthropic researcher on Tuesday, accusing the company and rival developer and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI of "gambling with our lives" by racing to develop advanced AI models. He spoke with Jo Ling Kent about his decision to resign and why he feels AI could one day threaten humanity.

• Sep 10

Former Anthropic employee on his fears

Anthropic said on Thursday that it disrupted several potential efforts this year to make biological weapons using its models. It's the exact kind of threat that has some people worried, including former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon. Jo Ling Kent spoke with him on Thursday.

• Sep 10

Political strategists on calls for AI regulation

Momentum appears to be growing on Capitol Hill for artificial intelligence regulation, following the resignation of an Anthropic researcher over concerns that AI could wipe out humanity. Political strategists Emily Cherniack and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 10

Anthropic says it blocked possible bioweapon efforts

One day after two researchers warned that artificial intelligence could kill all humans, Anthropic reports that it blocked possible efforts by scientists to create biological weapons. Andy Weber, senior fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Sep 10

9/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump pitches $5,000 dividends if GOP keeps Congress; Republicans hold Day 2 of midterm convention in Dallas.

• Sep 10

Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development

Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."

• Sep 10

Anthropic reveals another AI hacking incident

Anthropic disclosed another AI hacking incident involving one of its earlier models. Forum AI's Robbie Goldfarb joins CBS News with more context.

• Sep 10

The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say

"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.

• Sep 10

Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings

Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson joins with more.

• Sep 10

Another Anthropic model gained access to open internet during testing

Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.

• Sep 9

Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"

A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.

• Sep 9

Anthropic researcher comments fuel AI fears

A lead researcher at Anthropic said "AI could kill all humans" on Tuesday, giving it a more than 10% chance within the next decade. The call now is for a global conversation about risk and safety. Jo Ling Kent has more from Silicon Valley, and Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, goes deeper.

• Sep 9

AI researchers warn of human extinction threat

Connor Leahy, U.S. executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to share his perspective on concerns that AI superintelligence poses a threat to humans.

• Sep 9

Rep. Lori Trahan on AI regulation

An employee for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned over concerns that AI could spiral out of control and destroy humanity. Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a staunch advocate for AI regulation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 9

Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says

Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.

• Sep 9

Anthropic researcher quits, issues AI warning

A former Anthropic researcher has quit his job over concerns about the potential threat artificial intelligence poses to humanity. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports. Then, CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins to discuss.

• Sep 9

Alarming AI warnings: What to know

A lead researcher at Anthropic said Wednesday he believes there's a more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans" within the next decade. The comments came in response to a social media post from another Anthropic researcher who said he was resigning while claiming OpenAI and Anthropic aren't acting responsibly. Gerrit De Vynck, AI reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Sep 9

9/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump bans some Canadian imports and threatens more tariffs; Anthropic employee quits over risk AI poses to humanity.

• Sep 9

Anthropic employee says AI could kill humans

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job, alleging that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI is acting ethically and that the two tech giants are aware they are "gambling with our lives." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you need to know.

• Sep 9

Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI

A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.

• Sep 9

Details of OpenAI's Hugging Face hack

Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, including OpenAI and Anthropic, signed an open letter warning of the increased threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure. CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist and founder of somethingbig.ai newsletter, has more.

• Aug 31

Jude rules Trump illegally punished Anthropic

A judge has blocked the Trump administration from blacklisting artificial intelligence company Anthropic. Earlier this year, President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's Claude AI assistant. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also declared the company a supply chain risk. These moves came after the company refused to allow the military to use its tech for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutionality of the ruling.

• Aug 28

Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic

A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.

• Aug 28

OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months

Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.

• Aug 27

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