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The Making Of Dario Amodei

AI’s most outspoken leader found direction in a personal tragedy.

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Alex Kantrowitz
Jul 29, 2025
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Dario Amodei doesn’t hesitate when I ask what’s gotten into him. The Anthropic CEO has spent 2025 at war, feuding with industry counterparts, members of the government, and the public’s perception of artificial intelligence.

In recent months, he’s predicted that AI could soon eliminate 50% of entry-level, white-collar jobs. He’s railed against a ten-year…

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