Elon Musk Mocks Anthropic's AI Ethics, Igniting Debate on AI Values

• Elon Musk criticized Anthropic's AI ethics push, suggesting AI companies become the opposite of their names, calling Anthropic "Misanthropic."
• The remark came after Anthropic updated Claude's "constitution," a document outlining the AI's principles, values, and behavioral boundaries.
• Amanda Askell of Anthropic humorously responded to Musk, hoping to "break the curse" and noting the difficulty of naming a company "EvilAI."
• Musk's comment highlights the growing rivalry and philosophical differences in the AI sector, especially with his own xAI startup.
• Claude's constitution guides its behavior, balancing usefulness with safety, ethics, and company policies, prioritizing safety and ethics when goals conflict.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk's jab at Anthropic's AI ethics reignites critical debate on AI values and corporate integrity.