Former research lead at Anthropic, Mrinank Sharma
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Firstpost12-02-2026, 13:01

Anthropic's AI Safety Lead Mrinank Sharma Resigns: What's Next for Him?

  • Mrinank Sharma, head of Anthropic’s Safeguards Research Team, resigned after two years, citing the world is "in peril."
  • He seeks to move beyond Silicon Valley to explore deeper questions about humanity, integrity, and truth.
  • Sharma played a key role in reducing AI misuse, designing defenses against AI threats, and developing internal transparency frameworks.
  • He plans to return to the UK and become "invisible for a period of time" to reflect and reconnect away from tech pressures.
  • Sharma expressed interest in writing, facilitation, coaching, community building, and group work focused on "courageous speech."

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