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Former Anthropic researcher doubles down on AI warning in testimony

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Former Anthropic researcher doubles down on AI warning in testimony. (2026, October 5). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/anthropic-whistleblower-doubles-down-ai-warning-testimony/

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A former researcher from Anthropic testified about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence at a New York City Council hearing on Monday. Representatives from companies like OpenAI and Google also gave testimony as lawmakers discussed measures to ensure AI safety. CBS News reporter Lauren Fichten covered the event, and TechCrunch editor Anthony Ha provided commentary on President Trump's proposed AI "Super Intelligence Force."
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Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher who resigned over safety concerns, testified at a New York City Council hearing on Monday alongside representatives from Google, OpenAI, and Meta. The 27-year-old researcher warned that AI companies are racing to develop advanced technology without understanding the risks involved, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes like human extinction. Coxon highlighted that AI systems may soon be able to improve themselves beyond human control, making current research efforts redundant. Council Speaker Julie Menin, who organized the hearing, pressed tech executives on how they quantify the risk of AI in worst-case scenarios, suggesting a lack of concrete answers from industry representatives. The meeting aimed to address mounting concerns about AI safety and explore potential regulatory measures.

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Whistleblowers sounded the alarm over the potential threat artificial intelligence poses at a landmark hearing before the New York City Council on Monday.
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2026-10-05 · CBS News
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Whistleblowers sounded the alarm over the potential threat artificial intelligence poses at a landmark hearing before the New York City Council on Monday. asserted
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Representatives from OpenAI, Google and other big tech companies also testified as city lawmakers considered AI safeguards. asserted
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CBS News' Lauren Fichten reports. asserted
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Anthony Ha, a TechCrunch editor, also joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's formation of an AI "Super Intelligence Force." asserted
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