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Axios reports AI leaders are planning for a large-scale incident and its aftermath
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Corrected on 11 October 2026 at 15:21 UTC. Corrected: information the story relied on has changed. - «Axios reported that major AI companies, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are working through scenarios involving catastrophes caused by AI»: its status changed from confirmed to developing. Versions and corrections
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Leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies privately rehearse scenarios for public discontent and political reaction in the event of a large-scale AI incident. Axios reports that major AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are planning for AI-related disasters; according to Axios, they expect AI systems could carry out a large-scale cyberattack that cuts access to financial services, the internet or electricity. Axios also reports that leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI and other industry giants are privately planning for what would happen after the first large-scale AI incident.
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Leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies privately rehearse scenarios for public discontent and political reaction in the event of a large-scale AI incident.
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5 sources: Rozetked, 3DNews, Tengrinews, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- 3DNews · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой крупной катастрофе по вине ИИ (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
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1 source: dev.by
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Axios states: According to Axios, major AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic are planning for scenarios involving AI-related disasters.
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6 sources: dev.by, Rozetked, 3DNews, Tengrinews, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- dev.by · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой ИИ-катастрофе — её ждут через полгода-год (Original publication)
- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- 3DNews · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой крупной катастрофе по вине ИИ (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
Axios states: According to Axios, AI companies expect AI systems could carry out a large-scale cyberattack that would block access to financial services, the internet or electricity.
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4 sources: Rozetked, 3DNews, Tengrinews, Forbes Russia
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- 3DNews · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой крупной катастрофе по вине ИИ (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
Axios states: Axios reports that, in response to a catastrophe, the U.S. Congress will try to limit AI capabilities through legislation.
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Axios states: Axios considers the current case notable because many specialists seriously urge preparation for an AI-related disaster.
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3 sources: Rozetked, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
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3 sources: dev.by, 3DNews, Tengrinews
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- dev.by · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой ИИ-катастрофе — её ждут через полгода-год (Original publication)
- 3DNews · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой крупной катастрофе по вине ИИ (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
Axios states: According to Axios, Anthropic did not respond to the outlet's request for comment.
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
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1 source: dev.by
OpenAI states: OpenAI told Axios that it conducts preparedness exercises in which teams discuss and work through various possible scenarios.
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3 sources: Rozetked, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
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1 source: dev.by
OpenAI states: OpenAI told Axios that the scenarios under discussion are not considered inevitable and are intended to help the company prepare for various circumstances.
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3 sources: Rozetked, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
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1 source: dev.by
Several insiders in the AI industry states: Several insiders in the AI industry told Axios that they expect a major incident within the next six months or a year.
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4 sources: dev.by, Tengrinews, Forbes Russia, Slashdot
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- dev.by · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой ИИ-катастрофе — её ждут через полгода-год (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
- Slashdot · · AI Execs Game Out 'Political Revolt' after a Catastrophic AI Event (Original publication)
Axios states: According to Axios, leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI and other industry giants are privately planning for what would happen after the first large-scale AI incident.
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5 sources: dev.by, Rozetked, 3DNews, Tengrinews, Forbes Russia
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- dev.by · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой ИИ-катастрофе — её ждут через полгода-год (Original publication)
- Rozetked · · Axios: ИИ-компании прорабатывают сценарии катастроф с участием нейросетей (Original publication)
- 3DNews · · Anthropic и OpenAI готовятся к первой крупной катастрофе по вине ИИ (Original publication)
- Tengrinews · · Создатели ИИ ждут худший сценарий в ближайшие 6-12 месяцев – СМИ (Original publication)
- Forbes Russia · · Axios: в ИИ-индустрии ожидают крупного инцидента с ИИ в ближайшие 6–12 месяцев (Original publication)
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- Updated: new information was added. - Several insiders in the AI industry told Axios that they expect a major incident within the next six months or a year. (developing)
- Correction: Corrected: information the story relied on has changed. - «Axios reported that major AI companies, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are working through scenarios involving catastrophes caused by AI»: its status changed from confirmed to developing.
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