A team consisting of former OpenAI personnel initiated Anthropic, a company that has drawn more than $700 million in investment.
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Anthropic, a newly formed startup by ex-OpenAI employees, has achieved more than $700 million in financial support.
Currently, users can access the Anthropic system known as Claude through an integration with Slack, but only as part of a closed beta testing phase.
Claude has the capability to hold conversations, share humor, and express opinions on a variety of subjects.
Anthropic has launched Claude, an AI platform that, while similar to ChatGPT from OpenAI, is claimed to outperform it in several significant areas according to its creators, having also secured over $700 million in funding to date.
As part of a closed beta, the Anthropic system Claude, accessible within a closed beta through Slack, was created using a technique called 'Constitutional AI,' designed by Anthropic. This method aims to align AI responses closely with human intentions based on a defined set of guiding principles.
In simple terms, Claude operates on statistical word analysis. prediction tool similar to ChatGPT By analyzing vast sets of internet text samples, Claude has learned how to predict the occurrence of words within specific patterns and contexts, enabling it to engage in meaningful dialogues, deliver humor, and share insights across various topics.
Claude is often described as being 'more aligned with expectations' in its explanations and inquiries, though its responses may lack brevity. It effectively answers straightforward questions about culture, geography, history, and basic math without the unnecessary embellishments that sometimes accompany responses from ChatGPT.
- Anthropic, a startup based in San Francisco, is aiming for further growth this year, employing a team of 40 individuals in an office adorned with plants. The company places a strong emphasis on cultural values and governance to responsibly develop AI technologies.
- With a massive $124 million Series A funding in 2021, led by now-defunct exchange CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Anthropic has successfully moved into a Series B funding round, with support from notable figures like Jim McClave, Nishad Singh, Jaan Tallinn, Caroline Ellison, and the Center for Emerging Risk Research.
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