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Anthropic AI safety researcher quits with 'world in peril' warning
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Mrinank Sharma, an AI safety researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, citing concerns about AI and global crises. He plans to study poetry and move back to the UK. His departure coincides with another resignation at OpenAI, where concerns about advertising in AI products were raised. Sharma emphasized the challenges of aligning values with actions in the AI industry.
Direct Reports
- Mrinank Sharma warns 'the world is in peril' in resignation letter.
- Sharma plans to pursue poetry and move back to the UK.
- Concerns about AI's impact on mental health and social interactions highlighted by former OpenAI researcher.