Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
U.S. lawmakers have sharply criticized major AI firms after Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, warned that rapidly advancing artificial‑intelligence systems could become superhuman and pose an existential threat, potentially wiping out humanity by 2030. The warning has intensified calls for stricter oversight and safety measures to prevent such catastrophic outcomes and ensure responsible development across the industry.