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Overview
METR researches, develops, and evaluates advanced AI systems that can carry out complex tasks on their own. It focuses on safety and performance evaluation, delivering insights and assessments about AI capabilities to ensure systems align with desired outcomes without human intervention. Revenue likely comes from partnerships, consulting, and specialized AI evaluation services. The company aims to provide reliable, risk-aware AI that behaves as intended, helping clients verify safety, alignment, and robustness of autonomous AI systems.
About METR
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- METR partnered with OpenAI on o3, o4-mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4.5 evaluations.
- METR collaborated with Anthropic on Claude models for system cards.
- METR's early-2025 study highlights need for accurate AI productivity evaluations.
What critics are saying
- METR's March 2025 study shows AI slows developers 19%, eroding credibility.
- 130.8-day AI progress obsoletes RE-Bench benchmarks within 12-24 months.
- Apollo Research steals METR partnerships with faster for-profit services.
What makes METR unique
- METR's RE-Bench benchmark evaluates AI research engineering tasks.
- METR released Time Horizon 1.1 in January 2026 estimating 130.8-day doubling time.
- METR measures task lengths completable by AI with 7-month doubling from 2019-2024.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Meal Benefits
Legal Services
Gym Membership
Commuter Benefits
Sabbatical Leave
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Adoption Assistance
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About METR
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2022
METR is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today