Conjecture
Conjecture is an AI safety company founded by Connor Leahy and other former members of EleutherAI. The company focuses on developing practical tools and techniques for AI alignment.
History
Conjecture was founded in 2022 by researchers who had previously worked on open-source large language models through EleutherAI. After experiencing firsthand how quickly AI capabilities were advancing, the founders pivoted to focus on safety research.
Research Focus
Interpretability
Conjecture works on understanding what happens inside neural networks, developing tools to make AI systems more transparent and understandable.
Alignment Techniques
The company researches practical methods for ensuring AI systems behave as intended, including work on:
- Scalable oversight methods
- Value learning approaches
- Robustness to distribution shift
Advocacy
Beyond research, Conjecture engages in public advocacy for AI safety:
- CEO testified before UK Parliament
- Public communications about AI risks
- Calls for AI governance and regulation
Products
Conjecture has developed several tools for AI developers, including interpretability frameworks and safety evaluation methods.