Finally, someone of consequence not kissing the ring. I hope this gives others courage to do the same.
Tell me more about what they should do if a virtue signal in such a situation is a nothing statement.
> Isn't it standard practice for allies to spy on each other?
Allies? The US is on the brink of breaking up with the EU.
> EU foreign policy already sealed the deal
Not sure what you mean.
Looks like an optics dance to me. I've noticed a lot of simultaneous positions lately, everyone from politicians and protesters, to celebrities and corporations. They make statements both in support of a thing, and against that same thing. Switching up emphasis based on who the audience is in what context. A way to please everyone.
To me the statement reads like Anthropic wants to be at the table, ready to talk and negotiate, to work things out. Don't expect updated bullet-point lists about how things are worked out. Expect the occasional "we are the goodies" statements, however.