Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
THE SO WHAT
Anthropic leaning into emotionally charged advertising is a sign that AI labs are now competing on narrative and public sentiment, not just benchmarks. Expect more values-forward branding from vendors—and be deliberate about how your own AI usage aligns with the stories your customers are already absorbing.
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