OpenAI and Anthropic fear a major AI crisis in the next 6 to 12 months. Here’s what they’re preparing for

OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies are privately preparing for what could happen after a major AI related crisis. One of the scenarios they are considering is a cyberattack that may disrupt financial services, internet connectivity, electricity or water supplies.

The concern is not limited to the damage such an incident could cause and company executives are also thinking about how the public and lawmakers might react if unsafe AI leads to serious harm. A major incident could fuel opposition to the technology and put pressure on AI companies and government officials to take responsibility.