Anthropic's cofounder says 'dumb questions' are the key to unlocking breakthroughs in AI

Anthropic's cofounder says 'dumb questions' are the key to unlocking breakthroughs in AI

The Anthropic logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.Rafael Henrique/SOPA/Getty ImagesAnthropic's cofounder said the key to advancing AI is asking "very naive, dumb questions."AI is an "incredibly new field" and "a lot of the most basic questions haven't been answered," said Jared Kaplan.Dumb questions can make big trends "as precise as possible," the chief science officer added.Anthropic's cofounder said the key to advancing AI isn't rocket s…

Anthropic Co-Founder: Ask Dumb Questions for AI Breakthroughs

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, where cutting-edge models like Anthropic’s Claude are pushing boundaries, one co-founder is advocating for a surprisingly simple approach to innovation: embracing “dumb questions.” Jared Kaplan, co-founder and chief science officer of Anthropic, recently emphasized this philosophy in an interview, suggesting that the key to major breakthroughs lies in revisiting fundamental inquiries that…