The real reason Anthropic's CEO walked away from Sam Altman

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The video leverages a high-profile, viral moment as a hook to deliver a candid, high-stakes interview about the power dynamics and philosophical conflicts between the leaders of the two most prominent AI companies.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei explains to interviewer Emily Chang the context behind a viral, awkward moment at an AI summit where he appeared to refuse to hold hands with Sam Altman. He further discusses his reasons for leaving OpenAI, citing fundamental disagreements regarding trust, values, and safety standards in the industry.

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"We’ll see who wins in the market — and who wins in the court of public opinion." Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reveals to @Emily Chang the story behind the awkward on-stage moment with Sam Altman, and why he left OpenAI to start a competitor. More on The Circuit. #CEO #Anthropic #OpenAI #AI #Tech