Jack Clark

Jack Clark is a co-founder of Anthropic and currently serves as Head of Public Benefit, where he leads The Anthropic Institute — an initiative focused on studying the risks and broader economic effects of advanced AI. Launched in early 2026, The Anthropic Institute represents a significant institutional effort to bridge AI research and public policy, positioning Anthropic as a leader not just in AI development but in responsible governance of transformative technology. Clark's work at the Institute reflects his longstanding conviction that AI safety and societal impact must be studied with the same rigor as the underlying technology itself. Before co-founding Anthropic, Clark served as Policy Director at OpenAI, where he became one of the most prominent voices in AI policy globally. He is also widely known as the creator of the AI Index, an influential annual report tracking the state of AI research and development, and as a co-founder of Import AI, a widely read newsletter covering AI research and its implications. These contributions established him as a thought leader who could translate complex AI developments for policymakers, researchers, and the public alike. Clark's career trajectory — from AI communications and policy at OpenAI to co-founding one of the world's leading AI safety companies — reflects a consistent focus on ensuring that the development of powerful AI systems is accompanied by robust safety research and informed public discourse. His recognition on TIME's 2026 TIME100 AI list underscores his standing as one of the most consequential figures shaping the future of AI governance and policy.

• Head of Public Benefit / leads The Anthropic InstituteCurrent

  Anthropic

• Policy Director

  OpenAI · From 2016

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