# Resigning Anthropic researcher claims industry insiders fear human extinction within a decade > Source: > Published: 2026-09-10 06:46:37+00:00 # Resigning Anthropic researcher claims industry insiders fear human extinction within a decade - Three current and former Anthropic employees warned publicly that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within the next decade. - Former researcher Jacob Coxon accused leading AI companies, including Anthropic and OpenAI, of recklessly racing toward self-improving superintelligence. - OpenAI declined to comment on Coxon's statements, pointing instead to its published updates on safety protocols, monitoring, and alignment research. - Anthropic emphasized its commitment to safety, noting its Claude chatbot is trained to follow strict safety principles and defer to human oversight. - U.S. lawmakers are considering various legislative actions to mitigate AI risks, ranging from mandatory kill switches to bans on superintelligence.