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Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'

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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, announced it would allocate 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations and addressing societal impacts of AI. The firm, which is preparing for a potentially multi-trillion-dollar IPO amid safety concerns about AI technology, stated that none of the funds from this allocation will be used for lobbying or political donations. Elon Musk commented on social media suggesting direct distribution of shares to the public instead. Anthropic reported a 45% revenue increase to $16.8 billion in recent quarters, reflecting the rapid growth and transformative effects of AI on job markets globally.

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On October 18, Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm behind the Claude chatbot, announced it would commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund. This commitment is subject to shareholder approval and could increase by an additional 2% for every 50% rise in the company's valuation above an undisclosed baseline. The fund aims to support nonprofit organizations and initiatives addressing AI's impact on society, including labor markets and environmental concerns. None of the equity held by the fund will be used for lobbying or political contributions. Anthropic is planning one of the largest IPOs in history as a public benefit corporation, aiming to balance profit-making with broader societal interests.

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Narrative

In common with other AI firms, it is seeking to position itself as being able to generate huge profits despite spending billions on developing the technology and building infrastructure to power its models.

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- Published Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund that will make donations for the "public good". asserted

that → publish → good

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a potential blockbuster stock market listing that could value the firm at more than $1tn (£750bn). uncertain

that → come → 1tn

The AI industry has come under intense scrutiny recently over safety concerns and fears about its impact on society and the economy. asserted

industry → come → society

Anthropic reportedly said in its initial public offering (IPO) filing that AI could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity". uncertain

AI → say → humanity

Anthropic said its proposed fund could support nonprofit organisations, and efforts to address AI's impact on the jobs market. uncertain

fund → say → market

None of the shares held by the the fund would be used for lobbying or political donations in the US or overseas, it added. asserted

it → hold → US

Anthropic's Public Benefit Fund could also receive another 2% of the firm's shares at its board's discretion, the Claude developer said in a statement released on Sunday. uncertain

developer → receive → Sunday

Technology billionaire Elon Musk responded to the announcement on social media with: "I recommend giving the shares directly to the public." asserted

I → respond → public

"This is what I will be doing," he added. asserted

he → do → what

Last week, Anthropic told prospective investors that its revenue surged by 45% to $16.8bn (£12.6bn) in the three months to the end of September. asserted

revenue → tell → September

it → seek → models

Companies around the world, primarily technology firms, have cut thousands of jobs after investing in AI, with many pointing to higher efficiencies from its adoption. asserted

many → cut → adoption

Research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published in 2024 suggested that almost 40% of jobs around the world will be affected by AI, with that figure rising as high as 60% in advanced economies. uncertain

figure → publish → economies