Researchers with ties to leading artificial intelligence firms have raised urgent alarms about the rapid advancement of the technology, prompting bipartisan concern among lawmakers. A former AI researcher, who previously worked at both Anthropic and OpenAI, publicly resigned and criticized the industry for taking reckless risks with its development. The warnings come as experts question whether current safeguards are sufficient to prevent potential dangers posed by unchecked AI progress. Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have signaled growing unease over the lack of regulation in the field.
Lawmakers from both political parties expressed concern on Wednesday after several current and former researchers at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued stark warnings about this developing technology. Jacob Coxon, a former researcher for both Anthropic and OpenAI, announced on Wednesday he had resigned from Anthropic and accused both AI firms of “gambling with our...
