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Anthropic commits shares to new public benefit fund

Original title: Investing in the public benefit

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What it is: Anthropic is committing a portion of its shares to a new entity called the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund. The fund's share of the company will increase as Anthropic grows in value.
How it works: Subject to stockholder approval, Anthropic will commit 5% of its shares to the fund today. The board can add an additional 2% for every 50% increase in the company's value above a baseline.
Where it is available: This applies to Anthropic's corporate equity and structure.
Example: The fund could make large donations to traditional nonprofits or distribute funds directly to specific populations affected by AI's impact on the labor market.

What it is: Anthropic announced the creation of the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, a wholly owned LLC designed to hold a portion of the company's equity for public benefit. The fund's ownership stake is structured to scale up alongside the company's valuation.
How it works: Subject to shareholder approval, the fund will initially receive 5% of Anthropic's shares. The board has the discretion to add another 2% of equity for every 50% valuation increase above a baseline, and the LLC structure is chosen to provide flexibility in funding methods without allowing lobbying or political donations.
Where it is available: This applies to Anthropic's corporate equity structure.
Example: The fund can be used to address labor market instability caused by AI through direct distributions to affected populations or donations to nonprofits.

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Investing in the public benefit