Anthropic's lead AI alignment researcher warns of a more than 10% chance of human extinction caused by AI within 10 years.
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Jan Leike, the lead AI alignment researcher at Anthropic, has stated that there is a more than 10% probability that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction within the next decade.
The warning comes from a key figure at the company, which is known for its focus on AI safety and the development of the Claude model family.
The statement has triggered discussions regarding the potential implications for Anthropic's future and its overall market valuation.
Anthropic expects its Claude AI models to lead the majority of its internal research and development work within nine months.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has urged Anthropic to delay its IPO, citing the need for the company to prioritize AI safety and governance over public offering preparations.
Market expectations for Anthropic's upcoming IPO have dropped to $1.5 trillion from an initial estimate of $2 trillion amid concerns over revenue growth and high operational costs.
Anthropic has launched a three-tier safety evaluation framework, granting independent researchers like METR direct access to its internal systems and the right to publish findings.
