A researcher at Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, considered that the evolution of artificial intelligence could represent "more than 10% risk of human extinction". This assessment was made in a context of growing debate about the dangers associated with the development of increasingly advanced AI systems.
According to the researcher, the artificial intelligence that exists today represents a low risk to humanity. However, their concerns focus on the future of the technology and what may emerge with the continued evolution of these systems.
Anthropic's position is part of a broader debate in the tech industry, where various companies and researchers have expressed different concerns regarding AI risks. While some voices warn of existential dangers, others minimize the risks of current technologies.
The researcher emphasized that the problem does not lie in the current state of the technology, but in the directions that AI development could take in the future, suggesting that appropriate safety measures and regulation are needed to mitigate potential risks.
