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The Anthropic engineer who warned about the risk of AI exterminating humanity

BBC News Brasil10 September 2026 at 00:07

Anthropic engineer Evan Hubinger made one of the most forceful warnings about the risk of artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity. This alert is part of a series of increasingly alarming warnings issued by technology experts about the dangers associated with the development of increasingly advanced AI systems.

Hubinger works at Anthropic, one of the leading companies in the artificial intelligence sector, known for developing the Claude language model. The company has positioned itself as an advocate for a more cautious approach to AI development, emphasizing the importance of safety and ethical alignment in the systems it creates.

The engineer specifically warned about AI safety issues, pointing out that current and future systems may pose significant risks if not adequately controlled and aligned with human values. This type of warning has become more frequent in the technology industry as AI models become more powerful and capable.

The article contextualizes this warning within a broader debate about artificial intelligence risks, which has divided opinions among experts, technology companies, and regulators worldwide. The concern about AI safety has led various organizations to advocate for stricter regulations and greater investment in alignment and safety research.

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