AI company Anthropic's connections to the Effective Altruism (EA) movement and its substantial backing from Democrat megadonors have drawn the attention of the Trump administration. This scrutiny has reportedly impacted Anthropic's ability to secure federal contracts and influence AI policy discussions. The administration views these ties with suspicion, perceiving them as potentially contrary to national interests.
Anthropic, founded by Dario Amodei, a Princeton-trained physicist who previously criticized Donald Trump and supported Kamala Harris, has received significant funding from figures associated with EA and Democratic donors. Critics, including former Trump administration officials, suggest that Anthropic's emphasis on AI safety and regulation, influenced by EA's "doomer" worldview, could stifle innovation and represents an attempt to inject ideology into governance.
In response to these concerns, Anthropic... download the app to read more
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