AI Industry Braces for Catastrophe: Major Incident Feared Within 6–12 Months

OpenAI and Anthropic executives are reportedly bracing for public backlash following a potential AI catastrophe.

Scenarios include AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, disrupting banking, power grids, water supplies, or internet access.

Some industry insiders believe a major incident could happen within the next 6–12 MONTHS, according to Axios.

https://www.axios.com/2026/10/09/ai-companies-day-after-major-attack