The Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic. According to the report, the startup was co-founded by an early Anthropic hire and a former chief operating officer of METR, and it aims to address risks posed by AI agents.
Why it matters
The funding signals investor interest in tools and approaches focused on controlling the behavior of AI agents, an area tied to broader AI safety concerns.
Who should care
Investors, AI safety practitioners, and organizations deploying autonomous AI agents may find the company’s approach and its backing relevant.