Building AI that amplifies human potential
Cortical is an AI research company focused on creating intelligent systems that enhance human capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and ethics.
Our mission is to develop AI systems that are genuinely useful, reliably safe, and deeply aligned with human values.
We believe the path to beneficial AI requires both ambition and caution. We're pushing the boundaries of what AI can do while investing heavily in understanding and mitigating risks. Our research spans from fundamental science to practical applications, always with the goal of creating technology that helps humanity flourish.
Our Values
Intellectual Honesty
We pursue truth rigorously, acknowledging uncertainty and changing our minds when evidence demands it.
Safety First
We prioritize the safe development and deployment of AI systems above competitive pressures.
Human-Centered
We design AI to augment human capabilities, not replace human judgment in critical decisions.
Transparency
We share our research openly and communicate honestly about both capabilities and limitations.
Excellence
We strive for world-class research and engineering, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
Humility
We recognize the profound responsibilities that come with developing powerful AI technology.
Leadership
Dr. Elena Sharma
CEO & Co-founder
Dr. Marcus Chen
Chief Scientist
Sarah Williams
CTO
James Thompson
VP of Engineering
Dr. Aisha Kwon
Head of AI Safety
Robert Park
VP of Product
Lisa Martinez
Chief People Officer
David Wu
CFO
Our Commitments
Responsible Scaling
We've committed to responsible scaling practices that tie capability advancement to demonstrated safety improvements. We won't deploy models we can't adequately evaluate.
Open Research
We publish our safety research to benefit the entire AI community. Advances in alignment and interpretability should be shared, not hoarded.
Policy Engagement
We actively engage with policymakers and regulators to help develop thoughtful governance frameworks for AI technology.
Economic Access
We're committed to ensuring our technology benefits people across economic circumstances, not just those who can afford premium access.