Backlash Reopens Rift

A less favorable path is that the apparent end of Amodei's public alarm triggers criticism from Anthropic employees, AI-safety groups or Democratic lawmakers. The White House could also resume attacks if it sees Amodei as insufficiently aligned, recreating reputational risk for Anthropic without much broader market impact.

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