Anthropic Safety Lead Resigns Citing Ethical Concerns

Mrinank Sharma, who led the safeguards research team at Anthropic, announced his resignation in a letter published Monday, saying his last day will be Feb. 9. He cited moral concerns about AI, bioweapons, and organizational pressures, and said he will pursue work aligned with his integrity, including poetry and community-building. The notice follows other recent departures and comes amid Anthropic's hiring and product updates.