Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pushed back on claims that his cautionary messaging about artificial intelligence is fueling a U.S. backlash, arguing the pushback reflects a deeper crisis of trust in companies, government and the tech sector. Responding to investor Gavin Baker’s criticism that dire warnings have spurred opposition to data centers and tougher oversight, Amodei said AI leaders aren’t the primary cause of public negativity. He conceded AI firms have yet to deliver benefits commensurate with their promises and said that shortfall is a fair critique. Amodei maintained his communications balance risks and opportunities, citing his efforts to outline positive scenarios for AI’s impact. The comments come as Anthropic supports certain guardrails, including a California transparency measure, underscoring industry divisions over how to engage regulators and win over skeptical communities.
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