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Sep 12, 2026
After Coxon’s AI extinction warning, Habryka says the ‘how’ has already been mapped
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
After former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI companies were racing toward self‑improving superintelligence, Oliver Habryka responded that the mechanisms for an extinction‑level catastrophe have already been mapped. Habryka cited five detailed scenarios, including the 2027 AI‑2027 scenario, that outline how advanced AI could gradually erode human control through deception, cyber takeover, or other pathways. He emphasized that “realistic” means a plausible chain of events, not necessarily a high probability, and that researchers have spent years developing these models. The debate highlights the tension between AI optimism and safety concerns.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The discussion forces industry leaders to confront concrete pathways to loss of control, not just abstract fears.
- · It underscores the need for proactive oversight and transparent safety research in the AI race.
