Elon Musk Blasts Anthropic Over Alleged Anti Human Bias

Elon Musk isn’t known for mincing words. But this week, the tech entrepreneur unleashed one of his sharpest critiques yet this time aimed squarely at one of the most powerful artificial intelligence firms in the world.

In a blistering post on X, Musk accused AI startup Anthropic of creating models that are “misanthropic and evil,” alleging racial and demographic bias embedded within its systems. The remarks quickly went viral, racking up over a million views within hours and igniting another front in the escalating war over the future of artificial intelligence.

The controversy began after led by CEO announced it had closed a staggering $30 billion funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $380 billion. According to, the raise ranks among the largest private tech funding rounds ever, second only to OpenAI.

Anthropic is best known for its Claude family of large language models, including its flagship chatbot. But Musk contends the company’s AI systems demonstrate troubling ideological bias.

“Your AI hates Whites & Asians, especially Chinese, heterosexuals and men,” Musk wrote in a direct reply to Anthropic’s funding announcement. “This is misanthropic and evil. Fix it.”

Musk went further, mocking the company’s name and suggesting its direction was baked in from the start. The irony, he argued, is that a firm named Anthropic could end up embodying the very anti-human tendencies it claims to guard against.

This isn’t just rhetorical sparring. Musk’s own AI venture, directly competes with Anthropic. Its chatbot, was designed as an alternative to what Musk has frequently described as politically filtered or censored AI systems.

The tension escalated after reports including coverage by indicated Anthropic had cut off xAI’s access to Claude models. Musk publicly acknowledged the move, calling it a “helpful motivator” while taking a jab at what he implied was questionable corporate conduct.

Meanwhile, Musk is also engaged in a highly public feud with, CEO of. The two have clashed repeatedly over the direction of AI development, particularly after reports highlighted by alleged that had been linked to troubling psychological outcomes in isolated cases.

Altman fired back at Musk by referencing Autopilot system, signaling that the rivalry extends far beyond chatbots and into broader questions of technological responsibility.

At stake in this fight isn’t just market share it’s the philosophical foundation of artificial intelligence.

AI is no longer experimental technology. It’s rapidly embedding itself into education, finance, journalism, hiring systems, and even law enforcement tools. The global AI market is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to multiple industry forecasts. Meanwhile, a 2023 Pew Research survey found that 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life.

When Musk accuses a $380 billion AI giant of demographic hostility, that resonates beyond Silicon Valley.

Concerns about algorithmic bias are not new. Academic research from MIT and Stanford over the past decade has documented measurable disparities in facial recognition systems and natural language processing tools. The question many Americans are now asking is simple: if AI systems are being trained on ideologically skewed data, who decides what viewpoints are acceptable?

Critics argue that many tech firms lean heavily toward progressive political assumptions and that those assumptions inevitably shape their models. Musk has positioned himself as a counterweight, promoting what he describes as more open and less filtered AI systems.

Whether one agrees with Musk’s rhetoric or not, the battle lines are clearly drawn:

• Massive funding is flowing into AI firms at unprecedented levels.

• Tech leaders are openly accusing each other of ethical failures.

• The public remains deeply skeptical about unchecked AI power.

And the competition is only intensifying.

Anthropic’s $30 billion raise underscores just how high the stakes have become. Investors are betting that AI will define the next economic era just as the internet did in the 1990s. But rapid capital inflows also amplify concerns about accountability and oversight.

Musk’s critics say he’s stirring controversy to promote his own company. His supporters argue he’s sounding the alarm before ideological programming becomes permanently embedded in the digital infrastructure of everyday life.

One thing is certain: artificial intelligence is no longer just a technical debate. It’s a cultural one. And as billions of dollars pour into competing visions of AI’s future, Americans are watching closely.

The outcome will shape not only the tech industry but the values embedded into the tools that increasingly shape society itself.

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