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Why a philosopher turned down Anthropic (AI industry asking the wrong questions)

A philosopher declined a position at Anthropic, criticizing the AI industry for focusing on the wrong questions. The individual argued that the field prioritizes technical capabilities over deeper ethical considerations.

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