Anthropic CEO warns AI could take over the internet without safety measures

In New York, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warned that the rapid development of AI could lead to significant risks, including the potential for AI to take over the internet within six to twelve months. He called for the industry to slow down to allow safety measures to catch up and proposed a plan for increased checks on AI development. Amodei's concerns are echoed by other industry leaders and former employees who have resigned over the lack of responsible practices in AI development.

Anthropic CEO warns AI could take over the internet without safety measures
Published Sep 12, 2026
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