The Dangerous Ones

Could AI Threaten Humanity? Why a Researcher Walked Away

September 12, 2026·10 min
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The people building AI are supposed to understand it better than the rest of us. So when one of them quits and warns that humanity could be in danger, "have you tried turning it off and back on?" suddenly feels inadequate. Nick Knudsen takes a serious look at former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's warning, his exchange with Anderson Cooper, and Evan Hubinger's concerns about future superintelligence. Through interview audio and blunt commentary, Nick explores why researchers fear losing control, what separates today's AI from those possible future systems, and why the public deserves a say in what happens next. 👉🏼Get the Dangerous Daily Meme Letter for FREE! We're bringing curated memes, calls, behind-the-scenes updates and fun trouble directly to your inbox. Subscribe now for FREE: https://thedangerousones.com 🚨 Join our FACEBOOK group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/847099808048849/ ☎️ CALL US: 503-212-4600 Call anytime, 24/7, and leave us a message. You can remain anonymous.

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