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It’s ‘more likely than not’ humanity loses control: Former AI insiders testify safety fixes may be ‘duct tape that will fall off later’

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What happened

Former insiders warned the New York City Council about losing control of AI, while OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google couldn’t say how big the risk is.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:55:53 UTC.

Why it matters

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