How effective altruism shaped AI safety and Anthropic; some early Anthropic employees are considering buying remote US land for relocation if AI goes awry (Wall Street Journal)

Effective altruism, driven by fears that AI could wipe out humanity, has significantly influenced Anthropic. Some early employees of Anthropic are reportedly considering purchasing remote US land for relocation, anticipating potential societal disruption if AI development goes awry. This highlights the deep-seated concerns within the AI safety community and among those directly involved in developing advanced AI systems.

This report uniquely details how effective altruism influenced Anthropic's AI safety focus and reveals early employees' relocation plans, unlike other accounts focusing solely on the philosophy's impact.