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Anthropic AI safety researcher quits, says the ‘world is in peril’ - National | Globalnews.ca
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Mrinank Sharma, an AI safety researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, citing concerns about the state of the world and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. His departure follows a wave of resignations in the industry, including that of OpenAI researcher Zoë Hitzig, who also expressed concerns about the manipulation of users through advertising.
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- Mrinank Sharma left Anthropic over fears about interconnected crises and ethical dilemmas in AI.
- Sharma's resignation coincides with OpenAI researcher Zoë Hitzig's departure, both citing concerns about the industry's direction.
- Anthropic and OpenAI are engaged in a public dispute over advertising strategies and ethical principles in AI development.