AI Fears Surge After Ex-Researcher’s Viral Post
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparked widespread concern in the tech community with a viral social media post claiming that leading AI companies are irresponsibly racing towards self-improving superintelligence, potentially threatening humanity. The post, shared on X, amassed 170 million impressions in just five days. Coxon warned that AI could soon evolve to “acquire real power and resources,” instilling fear among investors and prompting reactions from figures like Senator Bernie Sanders, who called for a ban on superintelligent AI.
The AI boom currently contributes approximately 50% of the U.S. GDP, with S&P 500 earnings projected to grow by 34% in 2026 due to advancements in AI technologies. However, critics, including former AI Czar David Sacks, have raised suspicions about the legitimacy of Coxon’s claims, pointing out his short tenure at Anthropic and the lack of concrete evidence in his assertions.
Concerns About Market Volatility
Amid these developments, leading AI stocks such as NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and CoreWeave (CRWV) are under close scrutiny, with speculations about potential market volatility in the wake of Coxon’s viral post. Market analysts believe that fear-induced headlines may be an orchestrated effort to influence AI regulations ahead of upcoming midterms, raising questions about whether these claims are a form of regulatory capture.
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