They are not your friends

This video analyzes coordinated calls by tech leaders (Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk) to “pace the frontier” of AI, arguing the move is about centralizing control over open-source models rather than pure safety. The host traces timelines, examines corporate-regulatory ties, and urges preserving open weights and local deployments as defensive measures.
– Timeline and key actors: Jacob Coxon’s Anthropic resignation sparks media attention, followed by Dario Amodei’s proposal and rapid endorsements from Sam Altman, Elon Musk and politicians.
– Control vs. safety argument: The presenter contends the public safety narrative masks an effort to limit open-source models through embedded evaluators and standards-setting bodies.
– Conflicts and vulnerabilities: Notes apparent conflicts of interest (Anthropic, Meter) and a Meter security incident used to question suitability of proposed third-party auditors.
– Practical takeaways: Recommends skepticism toward concentrated governance, support for open-source defenses, and running local models to retain access and agency.

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This is not about safety or human annihilation. It’s all about one thing and that’s control.

People are smuggling chips like they’re drugs.

It literally feels like the mafia.