Full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
9 hours ago
- #AI Ethics
- #National Security
- #Government Regulation
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei discusses the company's stance on AI use by the U.S. government, emphasizing support for national security but with restrictions on domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
- Amodei highlights concerns about AI reliability and oversight, particularly with autonomous weapons, fearing unintended consequences like civilian casualties or lack of accountability.
- The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' restricting military contractors from using its AI, a move Amodei views as punitive and unprecedented against an American company.
- Despite tensions, Amodei expresses willingness to continue supporting U.S. national security, offering to assist in transitioning services smoothly if necessary.
- Amodei calls for congressional action to address AI's rapid advancements and their implications for privacy and military ethics, stressing the need for legal frameworks to catch up with technology.
- The interview reveals a clash between private sector ethics and government demands, with Amodei defending Anthropic's right to set usage boundaries based on democratic values and technical reliability.