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White House Meets Anthropic CEO on AI Risks
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White House Meets Anthropic CEO on AI Risks

The White House held a meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI technology, 'Mythos,' and address concerns about its potential threats. The discussions aimed at finding common ground and exploring collaboration on AI safety.

Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago.
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Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Kevin Wolf/AP Sam Altman and OpenAI face backlash after Pentagon deal raises ethical concerns. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejected Pentagon terms, prompting a heated response from officials. Anthropic's Claude app surged in downloads as users react to OpenAI's Pentagon deal. Days after triumphantly declaring victory and landing a big deal with the US government, Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. In an interesting twist, OpenAI's latest debacle is arguably its least ...

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards
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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.

Pentagon threatens Anthropic
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Pentagon threatens Anthropic

The PENTAGON has given an ultimatum to AI company Anthropic to remove restrictions on the use of its AI system Claude. Anthropic refuses to allow its application in autonomous weapons and surveillance, risking contract termination.

AI rivals draw buzz over awkward summit moment
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AI rivals draw buzz over awkward summit moment

Tech bro rivalry is real, or at least it is for Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, the CEOs of two leading U.S. artificial intelligence startups. A video of the pair at a global AI summ...

AI Experts Debate Impact of AI on Jobs
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AI Experts Debate Impact of AI on Jobs

AI expert Yann LeCun has publicly disagreed with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's predictions that AI will eliminate many entry-level jobs, suggesting economists are better suited to analyze employment impacts. Amodei had previously warned about AI's potential to replace human workers.

European Nations Plan Multinational Mission for Hormuz Strait Security
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European Nations Plan Multinational Mission for Hormuz Strait Security

European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label
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Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label

AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its 'supply chain risk' designation, with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI staff publicly urging a US judge to block the Pentagon's decision and prevent a ban on Anthropic's technology in existing defense…

AI Firm Anthropic Designated US National Security Risk, Vows Court Fight
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AI Firm Anthropic Designated US National Security Risk, Vows Court Fight

AI firm Anthropic plans to fight in court after the Pentagon designated it as a US national security risk, marking the first time a US company has received such a label, typically reserved for foreign adversaries.

The next big power struggle: Democracy vs. AI CEOs
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The next big power struggle: Democracy vs. AI CEOs

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images A version of this story is in the BI Tech Memo newsletter this week. Sign up for the BI Tech Memo newsletter here. Anthropic's feud with the Department of Defense is more than a contract dispute. It's a preview of a looming power struggle between elected governments and increasingly powerful AI companies. CEO Dario Amodei refused to let the Pentagon use Anthropic's AI for "any lawful purpose," worrying it could enable domestic surv...

The AI boom is minting startup multimillionaires at an unprecedented speed
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The AI boom is minting startup multimillionaires at an unprecedented speed

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has repeatedly emphasized his company's commitment to safety. Bhawika Chhabra/Reuters A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter. Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here. One of the wildest stories in tech right now is what's happening at Anthropic. New data from Levels.fyi shows how some employees at this AI startup have effectively become multimillionaires about a year after joining. One engineer who started in late 20...

Anthropic CEO tells Nikhil Kamath why he could not work in OpenAI
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Anthropic CEO tells Nikhil Kamath why he could not work in OpenAI

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei revealed that differing visions on AI development and scaling were the primary reasons for his departure from OpenAI. He emphasized the significant performance gains observed through larger models and more data, a concept he termed "scaling laws.

How Pentagon's 'Friday deadline' may have come hours early for Anthropic
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How Pentagon's 'Friday deadline' may have come hours early for Anthropic

The US Department of War is scrutinizing AI firm Anthropic. Major defense contractors like Boeing and Lockheed Martin have been asked about their use of Anthropic's Claude AI. This comes as the Pentagon issued an ultimatum to Anthropic regarding its AI model's military applications. Anthropic's refusal to remove safeguards has led to this escalation.

Pentagon Threatens Anthropic Over Military AI Use
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Pentagon Threatens Anthropic Over Military AI Use

A US Congressman has threatened to cut AI startup Anthropic from the Pentagon's supply chain after its CEO, Dario Amodei, attempted to limit the military use of its technology, leading to his summons to Washington.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gets summoned from Pentagon for 'not a friendly meeting'
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gets summoned from Pentagon for 'not a friendly meeting'

The Pentagon is demanding full access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude, for military use, clashing with the company's safety safeguards. Defence Secretary Hegseth is reportedly issuing an ultimatum to Anthropic CEO Amodei, threatening contract cancellations if restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons aren't lifted. This high-stakes meeting highlights a significant ideological divide.

Nobel Economist Doubts Anthropic CEO's AI Job Wipeout Warning
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Nobel Economist Doubts Anthropic CEO's AI Job Wipeout Warning

A Nobel Prize-winning economist has expressed skepticism regarding Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warning that artificial intelligence will lead to a widespread 'white-collar jobs wipeout.' The economist is not convinced by the dire predictions of significant job displacement in professional sectors due to AI.

Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Research
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Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Research

President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate the review and access to psychedelic drug treatments, including controversial substances like ibogaine. Podcaster Joe Rogan was present at the White House announcement, where Trump joked about wanting some for anxiety.

Claude outages lay bare software developers' growing reliance on AI: 'I guess I'll write code like a caveman'
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Claude outages lay bare software developers' growing reliance on AI: 'I guess I'll write code like a caveman'

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot Anthropic's Claude AI models suffered several outages this week. Some software developers said the disruptions laid bare how reliant they had become on AI tools. A Meta software engineer said these tools act like "a single button" to get tasks done. When Anthropic's Claude AI tools stopped working this week, some software developers faced the unthinkable: coding manually. On Monday, users began reporting outages across...