"The real reasons DoW and the Trump admin do not like us is that we haven’t donated to Trump (while OpenAI/Greg have donated a lot),"
"We haven’t given dictator-style praise to Trump (while Sam has)."
I can completely see those things being true, given Trumps ego. However this is the playpen you choose to play in!
When you are trying to get your company on the crony capitalist gravy train, you need to kiss ass and fluff the egos of those who decide your contracts.
I wouldn't be totally surprised if Amodei gets replaced by shareholders. This entire saga comes across as someone who is smart+stupid in understanding the market they are trying to play in.
I can completely see those things being true, given Trumps ego. However this is the playpen you choose to play in!
When you are trying to get your company on the crony capitalist gravy train, you need to kiss ass and fluff the egos of those who decide your contracts.
I wouldn't be totally surprised if Amodei gets replaced by shareholders. This entire saga comes across as someone who is smart+stupid in understanding the market they are trying to play in.