Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

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More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - Anthropic researcher

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BBC Published 9 September 2026

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

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More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - Anthropic researcher

There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, a top safety researcher at Anthropic has said.

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