Lawmakers from both political parties expressed concern on Wednesday after several current and former researchers at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued warnings about the technology's potential dangers. Jacob Coxon, a former researcher for both Anthropic and OpenAI, announced on Wednesday that he had resigned from Anthropic and accused both AI firms of 'gambling with our future.'
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Lawmakers raise concerns over AI risks following warnings from Anthropic researchers
On September 9, 2026, lawmakers voiced concerns regarding the risks associated with artificial intelligence following warnings from researchers at Anthropic. Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic and OpenAI, resigned and criticized both companies for their handling of AI technology.
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