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Microsoft's AI chief warned that treating AI as conscious is a huge mistake and criticized Anthropic's Claude training, saying it would have a disastrous impact on human wellbeing.
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Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman warned that uncontrolled AI could produce a "silicon species" that rivals humans, and said Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude that it "may be conscious".
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Microsoft AI chief warns against treating AI as conscious and criticizes Anthropic's Claude training
'If this is how AI is developed, it will have a disastrous impact on the wellbeing of humanity': Microsoft AI chief calls out Anthropic's Claude training to imitate human consciousness
Tom's Guide AI · 17 Sept 2026, 17:13
Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse
The Verge AI · 17 Sept 2026, 13:36
Microsoft AI chief warns Anthropic not to put ideas in Claude's head
The Register AI + ML · 17 Sept 2026, 12:15
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“Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".”
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