
Tom Henighan
AI Researcher
Organization
Anthropic
Position
Co-founder and Researcher
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.
BS, — Ohio State University
PhD, — Stanford University
Operational History
Co-founder of Anthropic
Tom Henighan co-founded Anthropic, focusing on AI safety and research.
foundingResearch Scientist at OpenAI
Worked on various AI research projects, contributing to advancements in AI safety and interpretability.
careerPhD in Computer Science
Completed his PhD at Stanford University, focusing on AI and machine learning.
careerBS in Computer Science
Graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
careerAGI Position Assessment
Unknown
Public profile centers on safety, evaluation, and reliability work around advanced AI systems.
Public profile centers on safety, evaluation, and reliability work around advanced AI systems.
Known Associates
Dario Amodei
co-founderCo-founder of Anthropic and collaborator in AI safety research.
View Dossier →Elizabeth Adams
colleagueWorks alongside Tom at Anthropic, focusing on AI interpretability.
View Dossier →Ian Goodfellow
collaboratorCollaborated on AI research projects while at OpenAI.
View Dossier →Andrew Ng
mentorMentored Tom during his academic career, providing guidance in AI research.
View Dossier →Organizational Affiliations
Current
Anthropic
Researcher
2020-Present
Former
OpenAI
AI Researcher
2019-2020
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04