Jack Clark becomes billionaire co-founder of Anthropic

In the United States, Jack Clark, a former reporter for Bloomberg, left his journalism career in 2016 to join OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization. During his time at OpenAI, he served in various roles, including strategy, communications, and policy director, where he contributed significantly to the organization. He reportedly may have gained some equity from the startup, although it remains unclear how much. After over four years at OpenAI, Jack Clark became one of the seven co-founders of Anthropic, an AI startup initiated by former OpenAI employees dedicated to advancing AI technology in a safe and controlled manner. Anthropic has secured backing from major corporations, including Amazon and Google, facilitating its ambition to produce cutting-edge AI solutions while ensuring ethical considerations are prioritized in development. The co-founders, including Dario Amodei, want to focus on addressing safety concerns and challenges surrounding artificial intelligence, especially in light of the rapid advancements in the field that had garnered attention since before Clark’s career shift from journalism to tech. Having early on advocated for the importance of AI research, Clark's shift from reporting on the subject to working directly with it demonstrates the growing intersection between journalism, technology, and ethical responsibility. These transitions from traditional media roles into high-stakes industry positions are becoming increasingly common as technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, emphasizing the need for improved governance in technology production.