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Amodei co-founded Anthropic in 2021 after leaving OpenAI because he felt the company was prioritizing business goals over AI safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The agency’s email accounts replied that it was prioritizing contacts concerning risk to life or property during the government shutdown.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Jarmond said he was prioritizing the health and safety of the players and the Bruins had every intention of playing had they been able to do so responsibly.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

Emergent did not apply until last fall, however, prompting criticism it was prioritizing profits.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023