OpenAI and Anthropic model scenarios for AI-induced global crisis

Industry leaders model worst-case scenarios

Leading technology companies OpenAI and Anthropic, along with other top artificial intelligence developers, have begun closed-door discussions on preparing for a potential large-scale catastrophe. According to some experts in the field, such a crisis could occur within the next six months to a year.

What is the main threat to infrastructure

As reported by Axios, the heads of these companies are detailing emergency scenarios. They consider a cyberattack capable of disabling critical infrastructure to be the primary threat. The banking system, the global internet, power supply, and water supply systems are at risk.

Social and political risks

In addition to technical failures, the companies are also factoring in other consequences. They are also taking into account the risk of mass public dissatisfaction and a sharp increase in state control, which may follow the first serious AI-caused accident.

OpenAI's position

OpenAI confirmed that such exercises are being conducted. However, company representatives emphasised that “these scenarios are not considered inevitable” (ці сценарії не розглядаються як неминучі).