Anthropic AI safety researcher says “world is in peril” and leaves to pursue poetry

Mrinank Sharma, a former Anthropic AI safety researcher, announced his departure from the company in a February 9 post on X/Twitter, citing that the "world is in peril." After two years at Anthropic following his PhD, Sharma concluded that the danger stems not only from AI or bioweapons but from a series of interconnected crises. He expressed that he repeatedly observed the difficulty in ensuring values truly guide actions, both personally and within organizations. Sharma stated his intention to leave to contribute in a way that aligns with his integrity, which involves pursuing a poetry degree, writing, facilitation, coaching, community building, and engaging in "courageous speech."

(Source：Dexerto)