Hearing things from her perspective should really open people's eyes. Naysayers might argue that she would be saying those things because she is part of the company. But I think, if you are seeing the capabilities of these AI first hand, you would tell others about it too. It isn't to cause panic, but rather to prepare them for it.
Not sure why she being the part of the company and saying that is of benefit. It isnt going to enhance the adoption of Claude.
But you might be right. The naysayers, at this point, will grasp onto anything. As she stated, they are in denial.
There are many who are working for these companies and have stated the pace it is operating at. We see Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and others who know where the next couple generations of training stand. She is just another in a long list of people.