Inside Anthropic’s AI ambitions with Jared Kaplan

Anthropic has been making significant waves in the AI sector this year. In March, the startup proudly announced a remarkable funding achievement of $3.5 billion, which propelled its valuation to an impressive $61.5 billion, thanks to a leading investment from Lightspeed Venture Partners. Since that landmark funding round, Anthropic has rolled out several initiatives, including a dedicated blog for its Claude models. Additionally, recent reports from Bloomberg have revealed that the company has forged a partnership with Apple to develop a cutting-edge software platform known for its innovative 'vibe-coding' capabilities. In lieu of the typical Friday news summary, the latest episode of Equity features an insightful discussion from the recent TechCrunch Sessions: AI event held in Berkeley. Co-host Max Zeff engaged in a conversation with Jared Kaplan, co-founder and chief science officer of Anthropic. Tune in to hear their in-depth dialogue on the future of AI and what lies ahead for Anthropic. Equity, TechCrunch's principal podcast, is produced by Theresa Loconsolo and releases episodes every Wednesday and Friday. Don't forget to subscribe on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify, and follow Equity on X and Threads at @EquityPod.