How AI could destroy all humanity, according to former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who resigned from the company while predicting AI could destroy all humanity, tells Jo Ling Kent how his prediction might come true.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Sep 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM ET
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How AI could destroy all humanity, according to former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says prepping won't help in AI takeover(opens original report in a new tab)Jacob Coxon, the former Anthropic researcher who resigned while predicting that AI will destroy all humanity, tells Jo Ling Kent that he's not prepping for his prediction because he doesn't think it will do much good. — CBS News
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