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MNN Global · June 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Anthropic co-founder warns AI needs a ‘brake pedal’

What happened: Jack Clark, co-founder of AI company Anthropic, told BBC Newsnight that artificial intelligence could reach a stage where it evolves without human control.

Why it matters:

  • Raises concerns about managing AI development safely
  • Affects policymakers, tech companies, and the public relying on AI systems

MNN Take: Experts emphasise the importance of implementing controls to ensure AI systems remain under human oversight as technology advances.

Sources: BBC Technology