According to Axios, U.S. Republican Senator Moreno sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on October 5 ET, criticizing his "alarmist" stance on AI risks and warning against fear-mongering statements. Moreno pointed out the contradiction between Anthropic preparing for an IPO and hoping the American public will share in the company's growth, while simultaneously warning that its technology could ultimately lead to human extinction. He urged Amodei to emphasize more the potential of superintelligence to improve the lives of Americans, enhance national security, and address AI threats.