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Decoder · September 17, 2026 · 52m

Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse

In this Decoder episode, Nilay Patel speaks with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about the escalating debate over AI safety. Suleyman argues that advanced AI poses real threats and that Anthropic's actions are making the situation worse. He questions whether the current concept of alignment can handle superintelligence, and discusses the need to consider model welfare alongside a Humanist AI Code of Conduct. The conversation also touches on whether the industry should slow down development to avoid catastrophic outcomes.

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Highlights

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AI threats are real
Mustafa Suleyman claims that AI threats are real and demand serious attention.
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Anthropic is making AI safety worse
Suleyman specifically calls out Anthropic as making AI safety worse.
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Alignment may not be sufficient for superintelligence
Suleyman questions whether the current concept of alignment is sufficient for superintelligent AI.
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Model welfare warning
Suleyman warns about the importance of considering the welfare of AI models themselves.
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Humanist AI Code of Conduct
Microsoft is promoting a Humanist AI Code of Conduct as a responsible AI framework.
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