Amodei has not had a shift in perspective on AI over recent years; rather, he has held both optimistic and pessimistic views simultaneously for a long time, with recent essays reflecting both sides of his worldview rather than a change in conviction.
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Dario AmodeiEvidence Quote
“Yeah, I actually wouldn't agree with the question. I don't think I've had a shift in perspective. Um, I think the positive side and the negative side are always something that I've held in my head.”
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The AI Tsunami is Here & Society Isn't Ready | Dario Amodei x Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF— Nikhil KamathCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:28:45 PM
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