News · 17 March 2026
Anthropic Seeks Weapons Expert To Halt AI Misuse
Experts worry AI software could give users instructions for making chemical or radioactive weapons, raising serious safety concerns. US AI firm Anthropic is now recruiting this specialist. The role requires five years' experience in defence against high-yield explosives and radiological dispersal devices, aiming to prevent catastrophic program abuse and ensure robust safeguards.
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