Anthropic researcher puts >10% odds on AI killing all humans within a decade, urges Congress to act
ShakeelHashim · x · 2026-09-10
- Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger publicly stated, in a thread amplified by Sen. Patty Murray, that he sincerely believes AI could kill all humans — personally estimating >10% probability within the next decade.
- He admits Anthropic is trying its best but has no plan to solve alignment for superintelligence and isn't clearly on track.
- Murray used the statement to push Congress to regulate AI now: "If we are smart enough to create such powerful AI, we are smart enough to regulate it."
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