Anthropic Co-Founder Says Humanity May Have Only a Few Years to Build AI Safeguards

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Anthropic Co-Founder Says Humanity May Have Only a Few Years to Build AI Safeguards

Clark said AI could lift U.S. GDP from about $30 trillion to $44 trillion and called for global rules against misuse.

By Simon Yoon

Published Oct 18, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT

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Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warned that humanity may have only a few years to establish effective artificial intelligence safeguards, as he also outlined economic gains and misuse risks tied to the technology.

Clark said AI could lift U.S. gross domestic product from about $30 trillion to $44 trillion. He also raised the possibility of a so-called singularity.

To address potential misuse, Clark called for global rules covering biological research and cyberweapon development.

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