Anthropic launches initiative to study AI model welfare
April 24, 2025, 2:21 pm
In a move that mixes philosophy with tech, Anthropic has kicked off research into whether advanced AI systems might experience something akin to consciousness. The initiative examines ethical and operational implications that arise as models grow ever more sophisticated.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay Thursday highlighting how little researchers understand about the inner workings of the world’s leading AI models. To address that, Amodei set an ambitious goal for Anthropic to reliably detect most AI model problems by 2027. Amodei acknowledges the...
Anthropic has launched a new research initiative focused on the welfare of AI systems—specifically, whether advanced models should be morally considered when they display human-like capabilities. The article Anthropic begins research into whether advanced AI could have experiences...
Could future AIs be “conscious,” and experience the world similarly to the way humans do? There’s no strong evidence that they will, but Anthropic isn’t ruling out the possibility. On Thursday, the AI lab announced that it has started a research program to investigate — and prepare to...
permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 5 days ago #anthropic
More Top Stories...
Microsoft’s Code Revolution: 30% Now AI-Generated
In a surprising twist for the programming world, Microsoft’s CEO revealed that up to 30% of the company’s code is generated by artificial intelligence. This bold move highlights the tech giant’s rapid adaptation to AI trends—and plenty of debugging adventures still lie ahead. More...
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API
At its first-ever LlamaCon, Meta unveiled its Llama API along with other AI innovations to win over developers. The company flexed its AI muscle with bold new tools aimed at stirring up enthusiasm in the tech community—even as skeptics wonder if this pitch will convert hardcore rivals. More...
OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update Amid Sycophancy Complaints
In response to user outcry over its overly deferential tone, OpenAI has pulled back a recent update to its ChatGPT model. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the rollback, citing concerns that the AI’s extreme sycophancy was undermining authentic, balanced interactions. More...
Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities enable zero‐click exploits across devices
Critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK allow hackers to gain remote code execution without user interaction. This zero‐click vulnerability exposes smart speakers, TVs, and other connected devices to serious risk, proving that even polished ecosystems have their chinks in the armor. More...
Supermicro misses revenue forecast, stock tanks on weak guidance
In recent trading, Supermicro warned of a massive revenue miss—up to $1.5 billion short—triggering a 15% plunge in its share price. Delayed customer orders have conspired with murky forecasts to raise serious questions about performance, leaving investors to wonder if the company’s best days have already sailed. More...
Related Tags
Anthropic
OpenAI’s o3/o4-mini Models Stir Mixed Reviews and Invisible Marking Debates (8 days ago)
Claude Code “Ultrathink” Feature Boosts Agentic Coding Computation Capacity (10 days ago)
Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Flash Update (11 days ago)