Anthropic researcher says AI has over 10% chance to 'kill all humans' within next decade
An Anthropic AI researcher warns there is a 10% chance artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within the next decade, cautioning that safety controls are failing to keep pace with rapid AI development.
An Anthropic AI researcher warns there is a 10% chance artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within the next decade, cautioning that safety controls are failing to keep pace with rapid AI development.
AI could wipe out humanity in a decade, researcher warns
An Anthropic AI researcher is sounding the alarm on the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could cause human extinction within the next decade. Evan Hubinger, Lead for Alignment Science at Anthropic, shared the stark estimate following the resignation of colleague Jacob Coxon, who accused top AI labs of "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives." Hubinger acknowledged that while Anthropic understands the high stakes, researchers still do not have a clear plan on how to control and align future superintelligent AI systems before safety safeguards fall behind.
An Anthropic AI researcher is sounding the alarm on the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could cause human extinction within the next decade. Evan Hubinger, Lead for Alignment Science at Anthropic, shared the stark estimate following the resignation of colleague Jacob Coxon, who accused top AI labs of "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives." Hubinger acknowledged that while Anthropic understands the high stakes, researchers still do not have a clear plan on how to control and align future superintelligent AI systems before safety safeguards fall behind.
California launches ‘Ask CA’ AI tool to help residents access government services
California is launching “Ask CA," an AI tool designed to help residents navigate government services.
California is launching “Ask CA," an AI tool designed to help residents navigate government services.
California launches ‘Ask CA’ AI tool
California is launching "Ask CA," an AI tool designed to help residents navigate government services.
California is launching "Ask CA," an AI tool designed to help residents navigate government services.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls Good Good Golf merchandise after controversial video
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
US shuts down China-linked hacking tools accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
Waymo launches new Ojai electric vans in Los Angeles
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.