Notion Podcast
First Block: Interview with Daniela Amodei, Co-founder of Anthropic
Dec 19, 2023
Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder & President at Anthropic, discusses building a strong team of founders, navigating role changes, and the importance of feedback in scaling a company. They also explore advancements in AI, the challenges of building a product in the AI space, responsible scaling, and the balance between work and personal life.
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Quick takeaways
- Anthropic prioritizes safety and performance in developing generative AI models, like Claude-1 and Claude-2.
- Working with a sibling as a co-founder requires clear roles and alignment in vision to effectively build a company.
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The Rapid Evolution of AI Models
The speaker discusses the rapid improvements in AI models, specifically highlighting the advancements from GPT-2 to Claude-1 and the smaller gap between Claude-1 and Claude-2. The early stages of Claude training involved some interesting and creative modes, such as the model being stuck in Dragon mode or suggesting unusual diet plans. Despite the messy middle, the focus was on developing a safe and performance-driven model for generative AI.
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