Sharon Eitan’s “Dario Amodei” takes a different direction from the reflective and philosophical writing that has characterised much of his recent work. Released on 17 September 2026, the pop-rock single is a direct musical response to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s essay “We must pace the frontier,” in which Amodei called for slowing the development of AI because of the risks associated with increasingly powerful systems. Rather than approaching the subject as an abstract debate, Eitan turns it into a simple, anthem-like song designed to communicate its message broadly.
The track is built around Eitan’s distinctive songwriting and production process. An experienced composer of art music and musical theatre, he first creates elaborate demos before developing the finished versions with AI-generated vocals, while aiming to preserve the mood and expression captured in the original recordings. For “Dario Amodei,” that approach serves a song whose purpose is particularly direct: Eitan says he hopes it can help promote the idea of international cooperation around AI safety. The lyrics go beyond general reflection, including a direct appeal to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to cooperate on the issue.
That explicit message gives “Dario Amodei” a clear identity within Eitan’s growing pop-rock catalogue. Previous releases such as “Doodle,” “Crete,” and “A Pile of Shoelaces” have explored subjects ranging from living in the present to nostalgia, rebellion and corruption in the entertainment industry, while this latest single turns its attention toward one of the defining technological questions of the present. Eitan’s belief that “a song can make a difference” sits at the heart of the release, making “Dario Amodei” less about musical spectacle and more about using an accessible song format to encourage conversation around AI safety and international cooperation.
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