Founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, Anthropic is an artificial intelligence safety and research company dedicated to developing AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and aligned with human intentions. The company was founded by Dario Amodei, a former Vice President of Research at OpenAI, and has rapidly gained recognition in the AI field for its focus on responsible, safety-driven technology. As of September 2024, Anthropic employs over 1,000 people, reflecting significant growth since its inception, with a mission to build AI that supports high-stakes applications and ensures advancements benefit society ethically and transparently.