What happened
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, expressing concerns about the potential for AI to cause human extinction.
In his resignation, Coxon described the situation as 'gambling with our lives' and called for pacing agreements between AI labs.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights growing internal dissent within leading AI companies about the pace of development.
Coxon's call for pacing agreements suggests a need for coordinated industry-wide safety measures.
Key facts
Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic.
He warned about AI extinction risks.
He advocated for pacing agreements between labs.
What to watch next
Whether other researchers will follow suit and amplify calls for regulation.
If AI labs will adopt formal pacing agreements in response to such concerns.
