The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns among experts regarding its potential risks and implications. Anthropic's Frontier Red Team is actively assessing these risks, particularly in the context of whether AI could lead to catastrophic outcomes, including the development of bioweapons. The startup, valued at $2 billion, is seen as a significant competitor to OpenAI, with its progress in areas such as automatic code writing causing concern among OpenAI executives. Notably, Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has highlighted the potential dangers of AI, questioning whether a synthetic species with human-like intelligence could enhance or threaten the human experience. The debate surrounding the timeline for AI becoming a more dangerous entity continues to gain traction among industry leaders and researchers.
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"Of all of OpenAI’s rivals, Anthropic seems to be worrying the artificial intelligence leader the most, especially its progress in key areas like automatic code writing." https://t.co/NboncTlx2c