Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei was the subject of a satirical sketch on Saturday Night Live, aired on September 27, 2026. The segment, part of the show’s Weekend Update, featured cast member Jane Wickline delivering a caricatured portrayal of Amodei. In the sketch, Wickline adopted a distinctive appearance and delivered fragmented, sometimes erratic responses attributed to the CEO. At one point, the character stated, “AI is the devil and I its maker,” and later described artificial intelligence as “a tool for building weapons.” The performance referenced broader industry warnings about AI risks, including a prior statement by a former employee suggesting AI could pose existential threats. Wickline’s character concluded by saying, “AI is not a weapon, it’s a tool: A tool for building weapons,” and added, “And I urge you to urge me to stop.” Regarding potential benefits, the fictional portrayal suggested a 10% chance within a decade that cancer might no longer affect people. The sketch also included remarks from Weekend Update co-host Michael Che, who expressed uncertainty about pronouncing Amodei’s name during the introduction. The segment was part of SNL’s coverage of contemporary technological discourse, reflecting ongoing public and media attention to artificial intelligence development and safety concerns. No official response from Anthropic or Amodei was included in the broadcast.