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Mustafa Suleyman warns Anthropic and others: AI agents don't have feelings or rights

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What happened

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has cautioned companies like Anthropic.

He argues against developing AI with consciousness and rights assumptions.

Suleyman believes this approach complicates AI alignment and containment efforts.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:07:36 UTC.

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  1. Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

  2. DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in the U.S.

  3. Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'

  4. Anthropic policy chief says AI companies can't be expected to operate on 'honor code'

  5. U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

  6. Mustafa Suleyman warns Anthropic and others: AI agents don't have feelings or rights

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