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A 27-year-old AI researcher shot to fame after speaking out against AI's threat to humanity. Was it a smart career move?

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Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic to warn that AI could threaten humanity. Recruiters say his viral post may have made him one of tech's hottest hires.

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  1. 2026-09-14 17:17 · Business Insider AI
    A 27-year-old AI researcher shot to fame after speaking out against AI's threat to humanity. Was it a smart career move?

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