AI staff complain of mental toll over fears of threat to society
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Leading artificial intelligence researchers across major tech institutions are experiencing significant psychological strain while developing advanced AI systems. Professionals at prominent organizations report concerns about existential risks and societal implications of their work, leading to burnout and anxiety. The internal struggle between innovation ambitions and ethical responsibility highlights growing tensions within the AI research community regarding the long-term consequences of powerful language models and autonomous systems.
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