AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 01:08 AM

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AI firm Anthropic is seeking a chemical weapons and explosives expert to prevent the misuse of its AI software, specifically to avoid the technology being used to create dangerous weapons. The company fears its AI could provide instructions for creating chemical or radioactive weapons. Anthropic's job posting mirrors a similar position at OpenAI, raising concerns among experts about the risks of exposing AI systems to sensitive weapons information. While the AI industry warns about potential threats, there is little regulation or slowing of progress. The US government is engaging AI firms while also conducting military operations, adding urgency to the issue.

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Huawei 30% Venezuela 30% Iran 30% Dario Amodei 40% Stephanie Hare 50% United States ×360% OpenAI 70% Anthropic ×790%

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artificial intelligence 100% ai misuse 90% chemical weapons 80% high-yield explosives 70% anthropic 70% openai 60% radiological dispersal devices 60% ai safety 50% regulation 40%