Anthropic plans to commit 5% of its shares to a new Public Benefit Fund supporting nonprofits and communities affected by AI.
Anthropic plans to commit 5% of its shares to a new Public Benefit Fund designed to support initiatives serving the public interest.
At Anthropic’s latest reported valuation, the stake would be worth roughly $48 billion.
Subject to shareholder approval, the initial 5% stake will be transferred to the fund.
Anthropic says its board may add another 2% of company shares for every 50% increase in its value above a set baseline.
The fund could support nonprofit organisations, direct distributions to specific populations, AI safety work and initiatives addressing the broader social impact of artificial intelligence.
Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation, meaning its directors are expected to balance financial interests with the company’s stated public mission.
The announcement comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over the technology’s potential effects on employment, inequality and economic concentration.
Anthropic is also preparing for a potential stock market listing, although the company has not publicly confirmed a specific IPO date.
