Safety
Employees leaving Anthropic: I am terrified that 8 billion people are going to die, which is why I propose a light-touch regulatory approach…
In September 2026, Zack Korman tweeted that employees were leaving Anthropic while he voiced fear that unchecked AI could jeopardize the lives of “8 billion people.” He argued for a light‑touch regula
In September 2026, Zack Korman tweeted that employees were leaving Anthropic while he voiced fear that unchecked AI could jeopardize the lives of “8 billion people.” He argued for a light‑touch regulatory approach to avoid overly restrictive measures on AI safety. The post attracted considerable attention, drawing 3,900 views.
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Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-09-11