# AI getting more powerful “by the day”, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

https://mins.news/en/video/58594

- BBC News, 2026-09-15 01:14 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY8MOhlqC4U

> Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that AI is becoming more powerful “by the day” and companies should be required to have a kill switch. He said the technology is becoming smarter and more capable every few months, moving faster than other technologies and potentially posing a major risk to society. He also addressed viewers’ concerns about its impact on future generations.

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