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Anthropic CEO 'Excited and Worried' About AI's Effect on the Economy

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Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei spoke with WSJ’s Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Dario Amodei, CEO of AI safety startup Anthropic, expressed both enthusiasm and concern regarding the impact of AI technologies on the global economy. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Amodei highlighted the dual potential of AI to drive economic growth and create significant challenges. The discussion around these transformative impacts underscores the necessity for robust governance and policy frameworks to mitigate potential risks. While the conversation touches on the economic aspect, it underscores the broader implications for AI governance and safety policy.