Anthropic aren’t objecting to killbots as a matter of principle though, they are just saying the tech isn’t reliable yet. The stand on surveillance seems principled and I absolutely admire Amodei for risking his business to do the right thing, but let’s avoid deceiving ourselves about what his stance actually is.
I’m glad as a movement we are able to appreciate this nuance too David. By no means does Anthropic get a free pass, especially since mass foreign surveillance wasnt part of their two non-negociables, as someone who is foreign to the US.
Still want to acknowledge the bold action they took in the face of an autocratic regime
I’ve never been more proud to be part of the Effective Altruism movement
Anthropic aren’t objecting to killbots as a matter of principle though, they are just saying the tech isn’t reliable yet. The stand on surveillance seems principled and I absolutely admire Amodei for risking his business to do the right thing, but let’s avoid deceiving ourselves about what his stance actually is.
I’m glad as a movement we are able to appreciate this nuance too David. By no means does Anthropic get a free pass, especially since mass foreign surveillance wasnt part of their two non-negociables, as someone who is foreign to the US.
Still want to acknowledge the bold action they took in the face of an autocratic regime
This was my first thought too. This line made my heart leap with joy!
“Cloaked in the sanctimonious rhetoric of “effective altruism,” they have attempted to strong-arm the United States military into submission”