AI takeover debate resurfaces as Anthropic researcher resigns

Built In examines AI takeover theory and its risks, citing researcher Jacob Coxon's resignation from Anthropic with a warning that AI products could endanger humanity by decade's end. An October 2026 Axios/CivicScience survey found most US adults expect no positive impact on quality of life or society.

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