Anthropic

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Founded in 2021 by seven former OpenAI employees, the company develops the Claude family of large language models, designed to serve as AI assistants that are safe, accurate and secure. It operates as a Public Benefit Corporation, with a stated mission focused on the responsible development of advanced AI for the long-term benefit of humanity.

The company works across AI safety, AI alignment, large language model research and the interpretability and steerability of AI systems. Its stated approach combines cutting-edge research with a commitment to building AI that is trustworthy and aligned with human values.

Anthropic employs approximately 3,000 people and was most recently valued at $183 billion. It operates in the artificial intelligence and AI safety and research sectors.