Durk Kingma, a Co-Founder of OpenAI and a prominent AI researcher, has announced that he is joining Anthropic, an AI research company known for its focus on safety-driven AI development. Kingma, who holds a PhD in machine learning from the University of Amsterdam, has an extensive background in AI research, having worked at Google Brain and contributed to the development of OpenAI’s generative models, including DALL-E and ChatGPT. His move to Anthropic signals a strategic alignment with the company’s mission to develop AI systems responsibly, although details about his specific role remain undisclosed.
Anthropic, led by former OpenAI VP of Research Dario Amodei, has been steadily attracting talent from major AI players, including OpenAI and Google. Kingma’s hiring follows other high-profile appointments, such as OpenAI’s former safety lead Jan Leike and Co-Founder John Schulman, further bolstering Anthropic’s efforts to position itself as a leader in AI safety. The company has distinguished itself by emphasizing the responsible and ethical development of AI, a priority that resonates with Kingma’s own values in AI research. As Anthropic continues to grow, Kingma’s expertise in machine learning and generative AI is expected to play a crucial role in advancing the company’s objectives.
