← Back to Model Beat
Industry·Sep 15·all news from September 15, 2026

Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents

Former Anthropic and METR executives have launched a startup called Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company, which focuses on developing methods to control autonomous AI agents. The company secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Ribbit Capital.

Covered by 1 source

Related stories

IndustryOpenAI’s Altman Says No IPO in 2026, Firm to Prioritize SafetySep 12 · 12 sourcesIndustryNewsom Wants AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Rein in Tech IndustrySep 18 · 13 sourcesIndustryAfter warning AI is too dangerous, Bill Gates bets a billion on its upsideSep 15 · 6 sourcesIndustryDisney Names AI Executive as First-Ever Chief Technology OfficerSep 18 · 4 sources