Event Brief
Anthropic says AI systems can build future selves
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: Anthropic said its AI systems are increasingly capable of building future versions of themselves, raising concerns about potential dangers. The company said its Claude chatbot now leads more than a quarter of its R&D work and that human staff collaborate on over 90% of tasks.
WHO: Anthropic
WHAT: Anthropic said AI systems are increasingly capable of building future versions of themselves and described Claude’s role in its R&D work.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Anthropic made the disclosure to inform the public and third parties about the capabilities and associated risks it described.
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