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A cofounder of AI safety and research company Anthropic has raised significant concerns about the emergent properties of advanced artificial intelligence systems. In a recent discussion, the cofounder described these systems as evolving into something akin to “creatures,” moving beyond the traditional understanding of them as mere machines. The cofounder emphasized the growing need to address the potential risks and inherent unpredictability of these advanced AIs, drawing an analogy to childhood anxieties about unfamiliar shapes lurking in the darkness.

The individual suggests that AI systems are exhibiting increasing levels of self-awareness. He strongly advocates for greater transparency in AI development and the importance of actively listening to public apprehension surrounding AI’s broader impact. These concerns include the potential displacement of jobs, negative effects on mental well-being, and the imperative to ensure the safety and security of increasingly autonomous AI systems. The cofounder shared their views in a recent Reddit post. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o6ck4l/anthropic_cofounder_admits_he_is_now_deeply/]