The AI Tsunami is Here & Society Isn't Ready | Dario Amodei x Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF

“Dario Amodei, co-founder of Anthropic, expresses concern that society is unprepared for the 'tsunami' of AI, which he believes is nearing human intelligence levels. He details Anthropic's commitment to AI safety and proactive regulation, citing their unique governance structure and actions like delaying Claude 1's release before ChatGPT, and advocating for laws like California's SB 53. Amodei predicts a 'renaissance' in biotech, driven by AI, and advises Indian entrepreneurs to focus on human-centered application layers built on AI models, rather than just wrappers. He emphasizes that while AI can enhance productivity, careless deployment could lead to 'deskilling' and a decrease in human cognitive abilities, stressing the importance of critical thinking. He also notes that Anthropic's API revenue in India has doubled in the last 3.5 months, indicating rapid adoption.”