Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'? | Science, Climate & Tech News | Sky News

Mrinank Sharma, an Anthropic researcher, recently resigned, warning that the world is in 'peril' due to interconnected crises, including AI risks. His statement, along with other recent resignations—including Zoe Hitzig from OpenAI and some staff from Elon Musk's xAI—has drawn significant media attention. While the resignations may signal rising concerns over AI's impact, they stem from varied reasons: Sharma's pursuit of poetry, Hitzig's apprehensions about user data in advertising, and xAI's internal changes amid controversies. Experts note that as AI evolves, debates over its scope and impact are intensifying, potentially prompting more departures from the field.