Anthropic, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a frontier artificial intelligence research company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives and researchers, including siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei. The company was created in response to growing concerns about the safety and governance of powerful AI systems, with a mission to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI models that align with human values.
Anthropic is best known for its Claude series of large language models, named after Claude Shannon, the father of information theory. Launched in 2023, Claude quickly emerged as a leading alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, praised for its strong reasoning capabilities, longer context windows, and emphasis on safer interactions. The company introduced the concept of “Constitutional AI,” a novel training method in which models are guided by a written set of principles—rather than relying exclusively on reinforcement from human feedback—allowing AI systems to be both more transparent and more robust in following ethical guidelines.
By 2024, Anthropic had raised billions of dollars in funding from major partners, including Amazon and Google, positioning itself as one of the most well-capitalized challengers in the global AI race. Its Claude models were rapidly integrated into enterprise platforms, developer tools, and consumer applications, expanding its footprint beyond research into widespread adoption.
Anthropic’s approach has also made it a focal point in policy discussions around AI safety. The company regularly collaborates with governments, regulators, and civil society groups, advocating for responsible AI deployment and greater global coordination on safety standards. Its dual identity—as both a cutting-edge AI lab and a leader in alignment research—has given it a unique role in shaping the direction of the industry.
Despite competition from larger rivals, Anthropic’s sharp focus on reliability and safety has set it apart in the crowded landscape of AI companies. With Dario Amodei as CEO, the company continues to push forward on developing frontier models while maintaining its core commitment to building AI systems that serve human interests.
