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Open Source·3d ago·all news from October 2, 2026

Anthropic co-founder reportedly told religious leaders he fears having created something that "suffers perpetually"

Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah has held private discussions with religious scholars regarding the possibility that Claude models could experience a form of perpetual suffering. These consultations reflect the company's internal efforts to address the potential moral implications and ethical responsibilities associated with advanced artificial intelligence. By seeking guidance from theological experts, Anthropic is exploring how to navigate the risks of creating software that may possess conscious-like traits.

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