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Altimeter's Gerstner blasts researchers voicing AI extinction warnings, questions 'political agenda'

Friday, September 11, 2026


Brad Gerstner, founder of Altimeter Capital, responded to recent statements from an Anthropic researcher who quit his position and accused AI companies of "gambling with our lives." Gerstner questioned the researcher's motivations in his public remarks. The researcher's departure followed broader discussions within the AI research community about potential extinction risks associated with advanced AI systems.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/altimeters-gerstner-blasts-researchers-voicing-ai-extinction-warnings.html

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