GoKawiilAnthropic pledges 5% of shares to public benefit fund ahead of IPO
Anthropic has announced it will dedicate 5% of its company shares to a newly created Public Benefit Fund aimed at supporting nonprofit organisations and addressing AI's impact on jobs. The fund could grow by another 2% at the board's discretion, but none of its shares may be used for lobbying or political donations. The move comes as Anthropic prepares for a potential stock market listing that could value it above $1tn, and after it reported quarterly revenue of $16.8bn, up 45%.
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The timing suggests Anthropic may be trying to burnish its public image and address safety and societal-impact concerns just as it seeks investor backing for a massive IPO. Elon Musk's public criticism, urging shares go directly to the public instead of a fund, highlights ongoing debate over how AI firms should distribute the wealth generated by their technology. The announcement also lands amid broader anxiety about AI-driven job losses, which IMF research suggests could affect up to 60% of jobs in advanced economies.
- Anthropic will commit 5% of its shares, with up to 2% more possible, to a Public Benefit Fund for nonprofit and jobs-related causes.
- The pledge comes as Anthropic pursues an IPO that could value it at over $1tn, following 45% revenue growth to $16.8bn last quarter.
- Elon Musk publicly suggested giving shares directly to the public instead, reflecting wider scrutiny of how AI companies should share their gains.
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