Jared Kaplan on Enterprise AI: Anthropic's Vision

The Future of AI: From Chatbots to Agents

Jared Kaplan, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Anthropic, recently participated in a discussion at TechCrunch Sessions: AI with Senior Reporter Maxwell Zeff. The central theme of their conversation revolved around agents, currently the most discussed subject within the artificial intelligence field.

Kaplan articulated his belief that current chatbots represent merely an initial phase in AI development. He envisions agents as the subsequent significant advancement, dramatically broadening the scope of AI’s potential capabilities.

Addressing Recent Anthropic Developments

The discussion also touched upon several recent events involving Anthropic. Kaplan responded to questions regarding the company’s decision to revoke model access from Windsurf, a startup rumored to be in the process of acquisition by OpenAI.

Furthermore, Kaplan clarified Anthropic’s position concerning recent AI-related policies enacted by the Trump administration. The company has taken a firm stance on these policies.

The Potential of AI Agents

Kaplan emphasized that the transition to AI agents signifies a move beyond simple conversational interfaces. These agents are designed to be more proactive and autonomous.

He suggested that agents will be able to perform complex tasks and manage multiple objectives without constant human intervention. This represents a substantial leap forward in AI functionality.