Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized OpenAI’s Sam Altman in a staff memo, calling OpenAI’s Pentagon deal “safety theater.” Amodei claimed OpenAI accepted the deal to appease employees, whereas Anthropic aimed to prevent abuses. Anthropic and the DoD couldn’t agree on AI usage stipulations, like avoiding domestic surveillance or autonomous weaponry, leading the DoD to partner with OpenAI instead. Altman claimed their contract includes safeguards Anthropic sought. Amodei accused OpenAI of dishonesty and posturing. Critics noted laws may change, affecting AI use legality. After the DoD deal, OpenAI’s ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295%. Amodei stated public opinion views OpenAI’s deal as suspicious but sees Anthropic positively, reflected in its App Store ranking.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Accuses OpenAI of ‘Straight Up Lies’ Over Military Deal, Report Says
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