# AI Researcher Quits Over Fear It Could Kill All Humans

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Podcast: [Focus with Paul W. Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819)
Published: 2026-09-09T16:58:47+00:00
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September 9, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an Anthropic researcher quitting their job over fears AI could destroy humanity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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