AI Development
Google DeepMind AGI safety researcher Josh Engels resigns citing high stakes
Editorial Analysis
Josh Engels left Google DeepMind’s AGI safety team, stating there is a terrifying chance AI systems could cause immense harm within five years. He turned down offers from Anthropic and OpenAI, citing the current stakes of superintelligence development. The resignation forms part of a broader wave of safety-related departures and public warnings.
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Date
September 15, 2026
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Medium
3/5
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research
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