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OpenAI, Anthropic are 'gambling with our lives': Fmr. employee warns of AI's threat to hum
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A former Anthropic employee stated on X on Tuesday that both Anthropic and OpenAI are "not acting responsibly" and are "gambling with our lives." He also noted that many people building AI technology believe it could kill humanity in the next decade. Sherwood News head of markets Luke Kawa and Investopedia editor in ch
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A former Anthropic employee stated on X on Tuesday that both Anthropic and OpenAI are "not acting responsibly" and are "gambling with our lives." He also noted that many people building AI technology believe it could kill humanity in the next decade. Sherwood News head of markets Luke Kawa and Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver discuss the details with Morning Brief host Julie Hyman. OpenAI, Anthropic are 'gambling with our lives': Fmr. employee warns of AI's threat to humanity
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AI safety and regulation
An insider from a major AI company warned that artificial intelligence developers are moving too fast and ignoring safety risks. Investors care because bad news about safety can lead to new government rules or slow down the boom.
What changed
A former AI insider publicly accused top AI companies of reckless behavior, sparking renewed ethical and regulatory debate.
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Companies with strict safety protocols or defense-tech diversification may benefit, while pure-play hyper-scalers face headline and regulatory risk.
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