Claude AI Assistant

Claude is a series of large language models developed by Anthropic, an American AI research company. The first model, Claude 1, was released in March 2023, and the latest, Claude Opus 4.5, in November 2025. The name 'Claude' is a reference to mathematician Claude Shannon, considered the father of information theory. Anthropic's mission is to build AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and aligned with human values. The company has received significant investment, including a $3.5 billion Series E funding round in March 2025, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. (en.wikipedia.org) Anthropic's Claude models are designed for a variety of tasks, including conversation, text analysis, creative writing, programming, and complex problem-solving. The company emphasizes safety and ethical considerations in AI development, aiming to create AI systems that are both powerful and aligned with human values. (en.wikipedia.org)