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A researcher at AI safety firm Anthropic, Benn Mann, has estimated a 10% probability of human extinction resulting from advanced artificial intelligence. The assessment underscores the growing calls for increased focus and resources dedicated to AI safety research and mitigation strategies. The concern was voiced in an online discussion, highlighting the potential existential risks stemming from the rapid development of increasingly powerful AI systems. The discussion thread can be found on Reddit.