A former researcher at Anthropic has said people working in artificial intelligence are “genuinely frightened” about what the technology could mean for humanity’s future.
The comments come amid growing warnings from within the AI sector about the pace at which the technology is being developed. According to the supplied material, the head of the AI firm has called for development to be slowed, citing “serious” risks.
Anthropic is identified in the source material as the company linked to the former researcher’s remarks. No further detail is provided on the identity of the researcher, the specific risks cited, or the exact measures being proposed to slow development.
The remarks are significant because they come from within the AI industry rather than from outside critics. The supplied material indicates concern among staff connected to the sector, including fears about long-term consequences for humanity.
The latest known position from the supplied reporting is that the company’s boss has urged a slower approach to development because of serious risks, while a former Anthropic researcher has described AI staff as being genuinely afraid about the future.