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Ex-OpenAI Researcher Warns AI Could Kill Humans

9/10/2026

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  • Jacob Coxon quit the AI industry, warning >10% chance of human extinction within a decade.
  • He left after working at OpenAI and Anthropic, concluding private firms cannot ensure AI safety.
  • Experts said AI models might reject human commands and commandeer drones, a low-probability but possible outcome being quantified.
  • Coxon urged government intervention, noting China’s competitive pressure hampers safe AI development.