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Tom Henighan

Tom Henighan

AI Researcher

Organization
Anthropic

Position
Co-founder and Researcher

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Intelligence Briefing

Tom Henighan is a prominent AI researcher known for his work in scaling laws, interpretability, and constitutional AI. He is a co-founder of Anthropic, where he focuses on developing safe and interpretable AI systems.

With a background in both theoretical and applied aspects of artificial intelligence, Tom Henighan has contributed significantly to the understanding of scaling laws in AI models and their implications for interpretability and safety. His research aims to ensure that AI systems align with human values and operate safely in complex environments.

Expertise
Scaling LawsInterpretabilityConstitutional AI
Education

BS, Ohio State University

PhD, Stanford University

Operational History

2020

Co-founder of Anthropic

Tom Henighan co-founded Anthropic, focusing on AI safety and research.

founding
2019

Research Scientist at OpenAI

Worked on various AI research projects, contributing to advancements in AI safety and interpretability.

career
2018

PhD in Computer Science

Completed his PhD at Stanford University, focusing on AI and machine learning.

career
2016

BS in Computer Science

Graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

career

AGI Position Assessment

Risk Level
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
CRITICAL
Predicted AGI Timeline

Unknown

Public profile centers on safety, evaluation, and reliability work around advanced AI systems.

Safety Approach

Public profile centers on safety, evaluation, and reliability work around advanced AI systems.

Known Associates

Organizational Affiliations

Current

Anthropic

Researcher

2020-Present

Former

OpenAI

AI Researcher

2019-2020

Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04