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[TECHNOLOGY] · United States, Italy · 7 sources

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OpenAI and Anthropic leaders warn of AI risks

Leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry are issuing urgent warnings regarding the rapid pace of AI development. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has identified two primary risks: the potential for humanity to lose control over the future to autonomous systems and the danger of extreme power concentration within a single company or nation. Altman emphasized that safety and alignment research must outpace the development of model capabilities to ensure AI remains a tool for human service.

Similarly, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in the rate of AI capability improvements. This sentiment follows concerns raised by researchers regarding the risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the potential for machines to operate without human oversight. Experts have noted that the lack of ethical constraints and the possibility of AI goals misaligning with human values could lead to significant societal disruption.

Beyond industry leaders, neuroscientists have warned that the rise of autonomous machines is contributing to a collective psychological crisis and a sense of intellectual defeat among humans. The discourse highlights a growing demand for robust regulatory frameworks and international coordination to manage the trajectory of frontier AI technologies.

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Anthropic · Bernie Sanders · Dario Amodei · Future of Life Institute · OpenAI · Sam Altman · Sergio Mattarella · Steve Bannon

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