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AI researchers are sounding the alarm on their way out the door
Mrinank Sharma resigned from Anthropic citing AI risks including bioweapons and ethical pressures, planning to pursue writing and poetry aligned with his values.
- This week a wave of high‑profile departures emerged as Zoë Hitzig resigned Wednesday citing deep reservations about OpenAI’s ad strategy, and Mrinank Sharma warned Tuesday that 'the world is in peril' before leaving Anthropic on February 9.
- Hitzig argued that advertising built on intimate chatbot data poses unique risks, warning ChatGPT's archive of human candour could be exploited and she no longer trusts OpenAI's firewall promise.
- Sharma's letter described his safety work and reasons for leaving, writing, 'I achieved everything I wanted here' and saying he will pursue a poetry degree and integrity‑aligned projects.
- The departures spotlight tension between safety teams and commercial aims, with rapid exits including two xAI co-founders within 24 hours, highlighting churn amid IPO pressure and faster growth.
- Observers warn the exits raise fundamental questions about AI's future trajectory, with Geoffrey Hinton issuing similar warnings and Dr Henry Shevlin noting 'Walkouts from AI companies are nothing new'.
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AI safety researcher quits Anthropic, warning ‘world is in peril’
Mrinank Sharma left Anthropic and Zoë Hitzig left OpenAI over concerns about the AI company's strategies, issuing public warnings about their approach to advancing their chatbots and technology.
·Washington, United States
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