Anthropic creates a team focused on the impact of AI on the rule of law
American company Anthropic is launching a new division to explore the influence of artificial intelligence on state institutions, particularly the judiciary, electoral processes, and the rule of law.
The new division, known as “AI and the Rule of Law”, will be headed by Matthew Botvinick, who previously worked as a resident researcher at Yale Law School. The team will focus on assessing AI safety regarding legal norms, studying vulnerabilities of state institutions, identifying new legal challenges in the field of artificial intelligence, and developing applications to support democratic processes.
Candidates for positions in the division are required by Anthropic to meet high standards: having a legal education, a Ph.D., or significant experience in senior roles within public structures. Salaries range from $295,000 to $345,000 per year. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of both the technical aspects of artificial intelligence and the workings of democratic institutions to foresee potential threats.
Anthropic, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, has already carved its niche in the market, developing projects such as the chatbot Claude, available on platforms like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. In the future, the company may enter the market as part of preparations for an IPO— a related application has already been submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the company may appear on the stock exchange soon.
