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Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which has long positioned itself as a "security guard," is undergoing a dramatic shift in its stance. Recently, the company announced a significant relaxation of its long-standing "safety safeguards" policy. This change is seen as a turning point in the history of AI development: even idealists who once placed "human well-being" first are now yielding to profit and business expansion.
According to Anthropic's 2023 "Responsible Scaling Policy" (RSP), the company had previously committed to postponing related research if AI models reached certain dangerous thresholds. However, in a blog post released on Tuesday, Anthropic updated its rules: if the company believes it does not have a significant competitive advantage, it will no longer fulfill the commitment to delay research.
AIbase learned that the rationale behind this move is harsh commercial competition. Anthropic admitted that the current policy environment has shifted to prioritize AI competitiveness and economic growth, while federal-level safety regulation discussions have yet to gain real momentum. This means that in the battle for industry leadership with OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic has realized that overly conservative safety strategies might cause it to fall behind in this revolutionary technology race.
Currently, Anthropic is seeking a new round of funding, with a valuation reaching $38 billion. To demonstrate its commercial potential to investors, the company is accelerating the launch of its models. However, this "speed-first" shift has also caused internal unrest. Senior security researcher Mrinank Sharma has announced his resignation and publicly warned that the world is at risk of a series of interconnected crises, with uncontrolled AI development being one of them.
Summary:
🚨 Weakened Safety Stance: Anthropic revised its "Responsible Scaling Policy," removing the unilateral "postponement" commitment for dangerous AI development, and instead emphasizing competitive advantage.
📈 Driven by Commercial Interests: Facing a $38 billion valuation and pressure to go public, the company has shifted its focus from a "safety moat" to "market share" to compete with strong rivals like OpenAI.
⚠️ Key Talent Loss: The policy shift has triggered concerns and resignations among internal security experts, reflecting the deep contradiction within AI startups between "technological benevolence" and "survival competition."