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Why is a philosopher working in AI?

Amanda Askell explains what a philosopher is doing at Anthropic.

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December 11, 2025
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Anthropic
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Amanda Askell explains what a philosopher is doing at Anthropic.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Anthropic, Why is a philosopher working in AI? explores a philosopher shapes Claude’s character and ethical decision-making behaviors The philosopher’s role centers on defining and refining Claude’s “character,” including how the model behaves across nuanced social and ethical contexts.

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