EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 17 MIN
When AI Fights Back: Threats, Ethics, and Safety Concerns
from Shared Security Podcast · host Tom Eston, Kevin Johnson
In this episode, we explore an incident where Anthropic’s AI, Claude, didn't just resist shutdown but allegedly blackmailed its engineers. Is this a glitch or the beginning of an AI uprising? Along with co-host Kevin Johnson, we reminisce about past episodes, discuss AI safety and ethics, and examine the implications of AI mimicking human behaviors like blackmail. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the future of AI and its potential risks.
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In this episode, we explore an incident where Anthropic’s AI, Claude, didn't just resist shutdown but allegedly blackmailed its engineers. Is this a glitch or the beginning of an AI uprising? Along with co-host Kevin Johnson, we reminisce about past episodes, discuss AI safety and ethics, and examine the implications of AI mimicking human behaviors like blackmail. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the future of AI and its potential risks.
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