Despite criticising ICE’s actions, both Dario Amodei and Sam Altman framed their remarks alongside expressions of confidence in President Trump.
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Tech Chiefs Amodei, Altman Criticize ICE Actions, Back Trump Amidst Worker Pressure

  • Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized US immigration authorities' actions.
  • Amodei expressed concern over Border Patrol developments in Minneapolis, emphasizing democratic values at home.
  • Altman, in an internal message, stated ICE actions went too far and highlighted civic responsibility against government overreach.
  • Tech workers at Anthropic and OpenAI pressured leaders to intervene with the White House regarding ICE actions and contracts.
  • Despite criticism of ICE, both Amodei and Altman expressed support and confidence in President Trump's leadership.

Why It Matters: Tech leaders Amodei and Altman criticized ICE actions while simultaneously expressing support for Trump.

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