United States & Chris Olah

United States: The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is pursuing aggressive AI deregulation and has clashed with Anthropic over military access to its AI models, creating a point of tension with the Vatican's call for regulation.

Chris Olah: Chris Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, attended the encyclical's launch, acknowledging the need for external oversight in AI development and emphasizing the ethical challenges faced by tech companies.

United States: The United States government, specifically the Trump administration and the United States — United States Department of Commerce, issued an export control directive to Anthropic, citing national security concerns over its AI models. This action reflects a broader policy of controlling advanced technology.

Chris Olah: Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, is mentioned as being born outside the United States, raising questions about how the restrictions might affect internal staff.