Was there a moment when you believed this standoff could cause the end of Anthropic?
Replied byDario Amodei
Co-founders (CEO & President) at Anthropic
Niche: AI
Revenue: Approx. $390 Million/month
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Started: 2021
Yes, that possibility absolutely crossed our minds. It was an extremely stressful time at the company. However, the reason we founded Anthropic was our shared commitment to safety and ethics, and we felt we would no longer be the same company if we sacrificed those values.
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