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Why fears of AI self-improvement are causing ‘existential’ concerns at Anthropic and OpenAI
Friday, September 11, 2026
AI researchers at Anthropic and OpenAI have raised concerns about rapid AI self-improvement and control mechanisms. Researchers stated that faster cycles of AI self-improvement could complicate human oversight of advanced systems. Both organizations have incorporated these concerns into their safety research and development frameworks.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/anthropic-openai-ai-existential-concerns.html