❗️AI companies are preparing for a catastrophic incident as early as 2027

Executives at OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies are reportedly bracing for a public and political backlash following a major AI-related disaster, according to Axios.

Industry insiders reportedly expect a serious incident within the next 6–12 months, potentially involving an AI-powered cyberattack that disrupts banking, internet access, electricity or water supplies.

OpenAI confirmed that it conducts preparedness exercises, while stressing that such scenarios are not considered inevitable. The goal, according to the company, is to prepare for a range of possible circumstances.

Anthropic declined to comment.

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