Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan will appear on stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5, hosted at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.
Kaplan will guide attendees through Anthropic’s groundbreaking hybrid reasoning models, which match rapid responses for straightforward queries with deeper computational layers suited for complex problem-solving. He will also discuss Anthropic’s rigorous risk governance strategies aimed at proactively mitigating AI risks—a framework Kaplan himself directs as the Responsible Scaling Officer since October.
Kaplan’s distinguished background promises a deeply insightful session. Before his pivotal role at Anthropic, he pursued theoretical physics at Johns Hopkins University over fifteen years, specializing in quantum gravity, cosmology, and field theory. Kaplan later contributed significantly to pioneering AI research at OpenAI, playing a key role in developing prestigious AI systems like GPT-3 and Codex. At Anthropic, he has helped shape the innovative Claude assistant series, including Claude 3.7 Sonnet—launched earlier this year as a sophisticated model designed for versatile real-world applications.
Anthropic has made impressive strides, with recent milestones including introducing an autonomous research capability and an integration with Google Workspace that transforms Claude into a robust virtual collaborator. Investors have shown strong confidence in Anthropic, evident through a major funding round in March boosting the company’s valuation to $61.5 billion, up drastically from about $16 billion last year.
At the TechCrunch Sessions event, Kaplan will articulate his vision for how AI is reshaping the way humans interact with technology, conduct their work, and navigate social dynamics. Beyond theoretical discussions, he’ll offer practical guidance and clear recommendations for teams seeking to effectively deploy and harness AI within their organizations.
The event is a must-attend for leaders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts eager to gain valuable knowledge from one of the field’s most influential figures.
