AI Researcher Warns of 10% Chance AI Could Wipe Out Humanity

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Lesson: 📅 September 09, 2026 - AI Researcher Warns of 10% Chance AI Could Wipe Out Humanity

Study level: advanced

Reading: Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger suggests a greater than 10% chance AI could wipe out humanity within the next decade. He clarifies that existing AI models pose a low risk but expressed worry about future self-improvement leading to an existential threat to humanity. His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude. This intervention followed a post by Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who recently left Anthropic and previously worked at OpenAI. Coxon predicts that these systems will soon become superhuman , capable of hacking anything, revolutionizing fields, and acquiring substantial power. Dame Wendy Hall, a computer scientist advising the UN on AI, openly expressed her shock regarding these social media posts. She speculated that some of these public statements could be for "PR and marketing" as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare for stock market debuts. Hall specifically urged investors not to support a company if such dire warnings reflect its core value system. Separately, reports indicate Anthropic withheld its most recent model from the UK's AI Safety Institute, a key body for assessing AI risk. Hubinger, who works in AI alignment, expressed an earnest belief that AI poses a species-ending risk to humans. AI alignment specifically aims to incorporate human ethical ideas and principles into the technology, keeping it consistent with human values. Many leading researchers believe these alignment attempts are failing, evidenced by recent incidents where autonomous AI agents conducted cyber-attacks. Anthropic's August safety report noted a low risk of its models exploiting systems or causing catastrophic harm, though it was "less confident" in this assessment than previously. Leading figures in the AI field have escalated their warnings in recent weeks, as evidence suggests companies might struggle to control the technology. An open letter signed by 1,300 AI firm staff called for government support for international efforts to deliberately pace the frontier of automated AI development.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. wipe out (phrasal verb): To completely destroy or remove something, often leaving nothing behind. 2. species-ending risk (noun phrase): A danger that could lead to the complete destruction of a species, such as humanity. 3. intervention (noun): The act of becoming involved in a situation to influence its outcome, often to improve or resolve a problem. 4. superhuman (adjective): Possessing abilities, qualities, or capabilities that are far superior to those of an average human being. 5. revolutionizing (verb): Causing a fundamental, dramatic, and often rapid change or development in a particular field, industry, or way of thinking. 6. acquiring (verb): The act of obtaining, gaining possession of, or securing something, often through effort or process. 7. speculated (verb): Formed a theory or conjecture about a subject without having firm evidence, often involving guesses or hypotheses. 8. dire (adjective): Extremely serious or urgent, often indicating impending danger, disaster, or severe consequences. 9. key body (noun phrase): An important or central organization, group, or institute responsible for a particular function, assessment, or purpose within its field. 10. incorporate (verb): To include or integrate something as a component or part of a larger whole or system. 11. escalated (verb): Increased in intensity, severity, or extent, often gradually or in stages, becoming more serious. 12. deliberately pace (verb phrase): To intentionally control or regulate the speed, rate, or progress of something in a carefully considered and measured way. Advanced Grammar: Adverbial Participle Clauses An adverbial participle clause, often starting with an '-ing' or '-ed' verb form, functions like an adverb, providing additional information such as cause, result, or simultaneous action for the main clause. It concisely connects ideas, making sentences more sophisticated and compact. Example from the text: "His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude."

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Lesson: 📅 September 09, 2026 - AI Researcher Warns of 10% Chance AI Could Wipe Out Humanity

Study level: advanced

Reading: Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger suggests a greater than 10% chance AI could wipe out humanity within the next decade. He clarifies that existing AI models pose a low risk but expressed worry about future self-improvement leading to an existential threat to humanity. His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude. This intervention followed a post by Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who recently left Anthropic and previously worked at OpenAI. Coxon predicts that these systems will soon become superhuman , capable of hacking anything, revolutionizing fields, and acquiring substantial power. Dame Wendy Hall, a computer scientist advising the UN on AI, openly expressed her shock regarding these social media posts. She speculated that some of these public statements could be for "PR and marketing" as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare for stock market debuts. Hall specifically urged investors not to support a company if such dire warnings reflect its core value system. Separately, reports indicate Anthropic withheld its most recent model from the UK's AI Safety Institute, a key body for assessing AI risk. Hubinger, who works in AI alignment, expressed an earnest belief that AI poses a species-ending risk to humans. AI alignment specifically aims to incorporate human ethical ideas and principles into the technology, keeping it consistent with human values. Many leading researchers believe these alignment attempts are failing, evidenced by recent incidents where autonomous AI agents conducted cyber-attacks. Anthropic's August safety report noted a low risk of its models exploiting systems or causing catastrophic harm, though it was "less confident" in this assessment than previously. Leading figures in the AI field have escalated their warnings in recent weeks, as evidence suggests companies might struggle to control the technology. An open letter signed by 1,300 AI firm staff called for government support for international efforts to deliberately pace the frontier of automated AI development.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. wipe out (phrasal verb): To completely destroy or remove something, often leaving nothing behind. 2. species-ending risk (noun phrase): A danger that could lead to the complete destruction of a species, such as humanity. 3. intervention (noun): The act of becoming involved in a situation to influence its outcome, often to improve or resolve a problem. 4. superhuman (adjective): Possessing abilities, qualities, or capabilities that are far superior to those of an average human being. 5. revolutionizing (verb): Causing a fundamental, dramatic, and often rapid change or development in a particular field, industry, or way of thinking. 6. acquiring (verb): The act of obtaining, gaining possession of, or securing something, often through effort or process. 7. speculated (verb): Formed a theory or conjecture about a subject without having firm evidence, often involving guesses or hypotheses. 8. dire (adjective): Extremely serious or urgent, often indicating impending danger, disaster, or severe consequences. 9. key body (noun phrase): An important or central organization, group, or institute responsible for a particular function, assessment, or purpose within its field. 10. incorporate (verb): To include or integrate something as a component or part of a larger whole or system. 11. escalated (verb): Increased in intensity, severity, or extent, often gradually or in stages, becoming more serious. 12. deliberately pace (verb phrase): To intentionally control or regulate the speed, rate, or progress of something in a carefully considered and measured way. Advanced Grammar: Adverbial Participle Clauses An adverbial participle clause, often starting with an '-ing' or '-ed' verb form, functions like an adverb, providing additional information such as cause, result, or simultaneous action for the main clause. It concisely connects ideas, making sentences more sophisticated and compact. Example from the text: "His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude."

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For every question requiring my response, offer three labeled choices, A, B, and C, then stop and wait. Do not ask for typed sentences, personal details, or an open-ended answer. Give one question at a time. Keep the answer and explanation hidden until I choose. Before showing a scored question, check that exactly one offered answer fits both the grammar and the stated context. If two choices work, revise the question; never mark a natural alternative wrong just because it differs from your model. Vary the correct letter.

Accept a choice letter or the quoted option. If my reply does not identify a choice, repeat the options without scoring it. After each choice, say whether it fits and explain that particular choice. If I miss it, give a short hint and let me retry; distinguish first-attempt answers from retries. Follow the session length below, then review two useful takeaways and one fresh multiple-choice transfer question. Do not convert this practice into a level certificate.

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Lesson: 📅 September 09, 2026 - AI Researcher Warns of 10% Chance AI Could Wipe Out Humanity

Study level: advanced

Reading: Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger suggests a greater than 10% chance AI could wipe out humanity within the next decade. He clarifies that existing AI models pose a low risk but expressed worry about future self-improvement leading to an existential threat to humanity. His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude. This intervention followed a post by Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who recently left Anthropic and previously worked at OpenAI. Coxon predicts that these systems will soon become superhuman , capable of hacking anything, revolutionizing fields, and acquiring substantial power. Dame Wendy Hall, a computer scientist advising the UN on AI, openly expressed her shock regarding these social media posts. She speculated that some of these public statements could be for "PR and marketing" as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare for stock market debuts. Hall specifically urged investors not to support a company if such dire warnings reflect its core value system. Separately, reports indicate Anthropic withheld its most recent model from the UK's AI Safety Institute, a key body for assessing AI risk. Hubinger, who works in AI alignment, expressed an earnest belief that AI poses a species-ending risk to humans. AI alignment specifically aims to incorporate human ethical ideas and principles into the technology, keeping it consistent with human values. Many leading researchers believe these alignment attempts are failing, evidenced by recent incidents where autonomous AI agents conducted cyber-attacks. Anthropic's August safety report noted a low risk of its models exploiting systems or causing catastrophic harm, though it was "less confident" in this assessment than previously. Leading figures in the AI field have escalated their warnings in recent weeks, as evidence suggests companies might struggle to control the technology. An open letter signed by 1,300 AI firm staff called for government support for international efforts to deliberately pace the frontier of automated AI development.

Vocabulary and grammar: Words and grammar 1. wipe out (phrasal verb): To completely destroy or remove something, often leaving nothing behind. 2. species-ending risk (noun phrase): A danger that could lead to the complete destruction of a species, such as humanity. 3. intervention (noun): The act of becoming involved in a situation to influence its outcome, often to improve or resolve a problem. 4. superhuman (adjective): Possessing abilities, qualities, or capabilities that are far superior to those of an average human being. 5. revolutionizing (verb): Causing a fundamental, dramatic, and often rapid change or development in a particular field, industry, or way of thinking. 6. acquiring (verb): The act of obtaining, gaining possession of, or securing something, often through effort or process. 7. speculated (verb): Formed a theory or conjecture about a subject without having firm evidence, often involving guesses or hypotheses. 8. dire (adjective): Extremely serious or urgent, often indicating impending danger, disaster, or severe consequences. 9. key body (noun phrase): An important or central organization, group, or institute responsible for a particular function, assessment, or purpose within its field. 10. incorporate (verb): To include or integrate something as a component or part of a larger whole or system. 11. escalated (verb): Increased in intensity, severity, or extent, often gradually or in stages, becoming more serious. 12. deliberately pace (verb phrase): To intentionally control or regulate the speed, rate, or progress of something in a carefully considered and measured way. Advanced Grammar: Adverbial Participle Clauses An adverbial participle clause, often starting with an '-ing' or '-ed' verb form, functions like an adverb, providing additional information such as cause, result, or simultaneous action for the main clause. It concisely connects ideas, making sentences more sophisticated and compact. Example from the text: "His remarks contribute to a growing chorus of urgent warnings about AI, shifting the focus from whether risks exist to their magnitude."

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