Ben Mann
Co-founder from Anthropic. Previously an early engineer at OpenAI, where he was one of the first authors on the GPT-3 paper.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 15min
Anthropic co-founder on quitting OpenAI, AGI predictions, $100M talent wars, 20% unemployment, and the nightmare scenarios keeping him up at night | Ben Mann
Ben Mann, co-founder of Anthropic and former GPT-3 architect at OpenAI, dives into the world of AI's rapid growth and ethical dilemmas. He reveals the challenges of attracting top talent amid fierce competition, spotlighting Meta's staggering offers. Ben predicts that AGI may emerge as soon as 2027-2028, but warns of a looming 20% unemployment rate. He shares his concerns over AI's existential threats and why a focus on safety and human alignment is crucial, while also teaching his kids alternative skills instead of traditional academics.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 41min
Will we have Superintelligence by 2028? With Anthropic’s Ben Mann
Ben Mann, Co-founder of Anthropic and an early engineer at OpenAI, discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI including Claude 4's development and its transition from 'reward hacking' to task efficiency. He explores the future of general versus specialized AI models and offers insights into the economic Turing test as a metric for superintelligence. The conversation delves into ethical AI training techniques, safety measures, and the innovative Model Context Protocol aimed at enhancing collaboration within the AI industry. Will we attain superintelligence by 2028? Tune in to find out!
