BBC TechnologyMicrosoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanityMustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it “may be conscious”. •September 16, 2026•1 min readShare:[object Object] Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have ‘disastrous impact’ on humanity Image source, Getty Images ByLaura CressTechnology reporter Published16 September 2026, 15:02 BSTUpdated 2 hours ago <div Get Deeper Market IntelligenceAccess regulatory filings, exchange updates, and curated market insights beyond the headlines.Get Market IntelligenceRelated NewsBBC TechnologyAI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog•1 min readBBC TechnologyTech Life•1 min readBBC TechnologyPubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age•1 min readStay Ahead of the MarketsGet breaking news, expert insights, and market analysis delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe to NewsletterRegister for Market Access