AI researcher who warned of ‘disaster’ is now a target of the right
A 27-year-old artificial intelligence researcher who said the AI industry is “gambling with our lives” is suddenly at the center of a political maelstrom over the regulation of superintelligence.
TL;DR
- Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old AI researcher, resigned from Anthropic.
- He expressed concerns that the AI industry is "gambling with our lives" regarding superintelligence.
- Coxon's warnings attracted attention from members of Congress, leading to discussions about AI regulation.
- He also faced accusations from the political right, claiming he was a plant to influence lawmakers.