Anthropic

China's Foreign Ministry has rejected U.S. AI safety warnings as 'fearmongering' aimed at preserving American advantage. State media accuses Anthropic CEO Amodei of waging a 'silent AI Cold War'.

AI Policy • The Decoder

Microsoft is publishing a 37-page 'humanist AI code of conduct' amid growing safety concerns. The move follows calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development.

AI Policy • The Verge AI

In this BBC interview, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explains why AI is advancing faster than any previous technology and why a kill switch may be necessary. He discusses the growing risk to society as AI systems become more capable every few months, offering an expert perspective on the urgent call for regulation and safety measures.

AI News • BBC News

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have proposed slowing frontier AI development citing safety, but critics including Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez call it a 'cartel by another name' designed to shut out competitors. The debate highlights growing skepticism about the motives behind the slowdown initiative.

Policy • The Decoder

Fireship breaks down Anthropic's 154-page report on how hackers, scientists, and rival AI labs are abusing Claude, and explores why researchers are leaving the company. This technical analysis gives developers insight into real-world AI safety challenges and the pressure inside leading AI labs.

AI Development • Fireship

The AI industry has taken a doomer turn, with Dario Amodei of Anthropic calling for a brake on LLM development due to looming dangers. The article analyzes this shift and its implications for the field.

Analysis • MIT Technology Review

Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) • Series A

AIUC, a startup founded by an early Anthropic hire and former METR COO, raised $40 million in Series A funding led by Ribbit Capital with participation from First Harmonic to rein in rogue AI agents.

Anthropic's Labs team, a ~20-person group led by cofounder Ben Mann, acts as an internal startup incubator for developing flagship products. The team is responsible for some of Anthropic's most innovative projects.

Company • Techmeme

Matt Clifford has stepped down as chair of the UK government's science and tech research unit after joining Anthropic, following conflict of interest concerns. His move highlights the growing ties between AI companies and government advisors.

Policy • Techmeme