Daniela Amodei, English Lit Graduate, Explains Leaving OpenAI to Launch Anthropic

Daniela Amodei, who studied English literature, shared her career shift. She left OpenAI to co‑found the AI startup Anthropic. Amodei described the move as a “crazy thing to do” at the time. The Times of India reported her reflections on the transition. She cited a desire to explore different research directions. Anthropic aims to develop safe and interpretable AI systems. Amodei’s background contrasts with the technical focus of her new venture. The story highlights the diverse pathways into the AI industry.