Equity Inside Anthropic's AI Ambitions with Jared Kaplan
Jun 6, 2025
Jared Kaplan, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Anthropic, dives deep into the future of AI. He shares Anthropic’s shift from chatbots to agentic systems designed for real tasks. Kaplan discusses partnerships, including one with Apple for innovative software, and emphasizes the need for trust in AI development. The conversation also touches on the importance of safety measures and transparency in the industry, addressing challenges like scaling laws and the ethical implications of data use in model training.
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Shift From Chatbots to Agentic AI
- Anthropic is shifting focus from chatbots to agentic AI systems that perform complex, iterative tasks.
- They see AI utility growing through agents that interact with tools and environments, beyond just providing answers.
Empowering Developers Not Competing
- Anthropic aims to empower developers with AI tools rather than compete with them.
- Claude Code began as an internal tool and now helps developers experiment with AI capabilities.
Limiting Access for Sustainability
- Anthropic limits direct model access to prioritize sustainable, long-term customers.
- This reflects constraints in supply and strategic prioritization rather than antagonism.