Anthropic's CEO Criticizes US Approval of AI Chip Sales to China at Davos
DEFENSE
At the World Economic Forum, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized the US government's approval of Nvidia's H200 chip sales to China, equating it to selling nuclear weapons. He warned that the decision undermines US strategic advantages in AI, as China's technology is advancing rapidly, with Google DeepMind noting a six-month gap between US and Chinese capabilities.
Amodei emphasized the national security implications of AI models and called for stronger export controls, arguing that the US risks losing its lead by enabling Chinese advancements. Meanwhile, Europe's AI sector lags behind, with calls for increased investment and innovation to compete globally.

Jan 21, 2026, 3:09 PM