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Jacob Coxon

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🇬🇧 British

Coxon helped train GPT-4o and was a core research contributor to GPT-4.5 at OpenAI. His research also explores making neural networks easier to understand by simplifying their internal connections. In 2026, he left Anthropic over concerns about the race toward AI that helps build more powerful AI.[1]

Career & education

Previously
May 2026-Sep 2026
Researcher
2023-2026
Member of Technical Staff

Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Citation Trend

Total citations to scholarly work, including research papers, technical reports, books and theses, as recorded by Google Scholar. Each point is a dated snapshot.
2 snapshots
Citation history from Sep 9, '26 to Oct 23, '267,3387,1196,900Sep 92026Oct 232026
citations7,338As of Oct 23, '26
citations+438Since last snapshot, Sep 9, '26
For today’s citation count and per work, visit Google Scholar.

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References

  1. Jacob Coxon departure interview — WIREDwired.com

    Interview about leaving Anthropic and concerns about recursive AI improvement.

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Reviewed September 9, 2026 · Checked for accuracy and new information.

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