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Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI

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Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI. (2026, October 5). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/5/whistleblower-warns-that-humans-dont-control-ai?traffic_source=rss

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Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic, has warned during testimony before the New York City Council that artificial intelligence companies do not fully control their models and are proceeding too rapidly without sufficient safeguards. Coxon asserts that upcoming AI systems will likely be capable of enhancing themselves independently, rendering human oversight increasingly obsolete.
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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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Anthropic New York City

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Speaking to the New York City council, Coxon says AI systems will soon be able to improve themselves, making human research redundant.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06
🔮 Speaking to the New York City council, Coxon says AI systems will soon be able to improve themselves, making human research redundant.
2026-10-06 · Al Jazeera
Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI · assertive framing

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Whistleblower warns that humans don't control AI asserted
humans → warn → AI
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models and are pushing ahead too quickly. asserted
companies → warn → models
Speaking to the New York City council, Coxon says AI systems will soon be able to improve themselves, making human research redundant. asserted
research → speak → themselves
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