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

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Firstpost•12-02-2026, 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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