US Lawmakers Seek AI Rules After Extinction Warnings

Lawmakers are pushing for new regulations after Anthropic researchers warned that rapid AI advancements could lead to human extinction. Senators and representatives responded with calls for oversight as tech companies face growing pressure.

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Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Two Anthropic researchers resigned over extinction risks, prompting a surge of new AI regulation calls from lawmakers across the United States. The departures follow warnings that rapidly progressing artificial intelligence could eliminate humanity by the end of the decade. The safety alarms are colliding with preparations for massive initial public offerings and intense international competition against China.