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AI 2026-09-08· Wall Street Journal

Anthropic Researcher Quits Over 'Out-of-Control' AI Fears

Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher specializing in model training, has left Anthropic due to mounting safety concerns about the industry's rapid pursuit of self-improving AI systems. He fears these systems could spiral out of control and pose a threat to humanity, reflecting growing apprehension within top AI companies.

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