Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, discusses the groundbreaking AI model Claude, alongside Amanda Askell and Chris Olah, both researchers at Anthropic. They dive into the ethical dimensions of AI, emphasizing responsibility in innovation and safety. The conversation also explores the intricacies of building AI personalities, the challenges of mechanistic interpretability, and the future of integrating AI into society. They discuss the delicate balance between AI capabilities and human values, positioning AI as a partner rather than a competitor.

Here is my conversation with Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic.Dario is hilarious and has fascinating takes on what these models are doing, why they scale so well, and what it will take to align them.Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform. Read the full transcript here. Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes.Timestamps(00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:00) - Scaling(00:15:46) - Language(00:22:58) - Economic Usefulness(00:38:05) - Bioterrorism(00:43:35) - Cybersecurity(00:47:19) - Alignment & mechanistic interpretability(00:57:43) - Does alignment research require scale?(01:05:30) - Misuse vs misalignment(01:09:06) - What if AI goes well?(01:11:05) - China(01:15:11) - How to think about alignment(01:31:31) - Is modern security good enough?(01:36:09) - Inefficiencies in training(01:45:53) - Anthropic’s Long Term Benefit Trust(01:51:18) - Is Claude conscious?(01:56:14) - Keeping a low profile Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkeshpatel.com/subscribe

Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, discusses the future of AI models, economic impacts, responsible scaling, and AGI timelines. They explore ethical AI advancement, career evolution, and addressing doomsday scenarios. Envisioning AI in biology and drug discovery, they also address power dynamics in the global economy and building a positive culture in the industry.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic and an expert in AI safety, dives deep into the AI innovation race between the US and China. He discusses the implications of China's DeepSeek and the need for updated export controls to manage AI risks. Dario highlights potential threats like AI espionage and bioweapon discussions. He raises compelling questions about how AI could influence democracy—balancing innovation with ethical responsibilities. The conversation underscores the complexities of global AI governance and the imperative for equitable distribution.

Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-founder of Anthropic, shares insights on the economics of AI development and the unique advantages of companies like his. He discusses the potential for oligopolistic market structures and the impact of generative AI on the workforce. Dario dives into the global dynamics between the U.S. and China, addressing the risks of autonomous systems. He also reflects on California's SB 1047 bill, weighing safety concerns against the need for innovation in AI regulation and its potential to both democratize and exacerbate inequality.

In this engaging discussion, Madhumita Murgia, FT's AI editor, and Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, dive into the future of AI by 2025. They explore how AI agents might soon autonomously handle tasks like email replies and grocery shopping. The conversation emphasizes the importance of AI safety and building consumer trust, as well as the rapid advancements in generative AI and the need for innovative solutions. They also touch on how AI could tackle significant challenges in healthcare and its implications for everyday life.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic AI, discusses scaling laws, exponential growth curve of AI, societal adjustments. Other topics: Stanford's 2024 AI Index Report, tech giants pursuit of AI Agents, AI mind-reading, rise in AI job roles, AI reshaping newsrooms, Google's structural changes for AI, ethics of advanced AI assistants, economics of frontier models, Perplexity's funding and enterprise pro rollout

Dario Amodei, Co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, discusses AI safety and scaling laws, while Marc Andreessen, venture capital powerhouse, dives into the economic implications of AI models. Michael Levin brings insights on the unpredictable paths of AGI development, touching on chaos theory. They explore the commoditization of AI models, group decision-making dynamics, and the philosophical tensions surrounding AI's role in society. The conversation encourages a balanced approach to innovation, blending ambition with caution.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, discusses the future of AI, while hackers at DEF CON find flaws in chatbots. They also talk about AI-generated books on Amazon and the potential impact of human-level AI. Other topics include GPT bot, automatic product descriptions on Amazon, cost-saving AI, and Zoom's controversial terms of service.

Guests: Satish and Scott roast Logan for becoming a media personality. Matthew Prince exposes Cloudflare’s 1st customers: Turkish escorts. Dario Amodei predicts the future of AI. Dev Ittycheria gives 3 steps for holding people accountable. Jack Altman jokes about growing up with Sam. Daniel Ek on money and happiness. Matt Mochary shares his hiring and firing frameworks.