Sex, AI, and the Apocalypse
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Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic on September 8, 2026, warning that AI could kill humanity within a decade. Anthropic’s alignment lead, Evan Hubinger, echoed Coxon’s claim, prompting congressional attention. The warning originates from a 25-year-old internet subculture whose alumni now work in major AI labs, safety institutes, and philanthropic organizations.
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- Hacker News·Sex, AI, and the Apocalypse
Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic on September 8, 2026, stating AI could kill humanity within a decade. Anthropic’s alignment lead Evan Hubinger echoed Coxon’s claim, drawing congressional attention. The warning stems from a 25-year-old internet subculture whose alumni now work in major AI labs, safety institutes, and philanthropic organizations. In 2025, Raymond Arnold spoke at a Berkeley gathering, warning AI developers of humanity’s potential end.
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