Co-founder Jack Clark, who is set to helm the Anthropic Institute, expressed confidence in research funding. The Institute aims to study AI’s broad implications, such as its effects on jobs, economies, safety, and societal values. C-suite changes accompany this launch, with Clark moving to lead the think tank as head of public benefit. Sarah Heck will now oversee the public policy team, which focuses on areas like national security and AI infrastructure. The Institute, starting with 30 staff, combines three existing teams to address AI’s societal, economic, and technical effects, with plans for expansion. Despite a lawsuit against the US government threatening potential revenue, Clark remains unconcerned about reallocating resources for long-term research, emphasizing trust-building through transparency. The Institute will also explore how AI affects users emotionally, mirroring past social media impacts, with plans for extensive social science research.
Anthropic Unveils New Think Tank While Battling Pentagon Blacklist
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