Anthropic commits 5% stake to new public benefit fund

Anthropic announced the creation of the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, to which it will commit 5% of its shares initially, with the stake increasing by an additional 2% for every 50% rise in company value above a baseline threshold, subject to board approval. The fund will support nonprofits, direct resource transfers, and programs addressing AI's impact on employment. Financial Times noted the move comes as the AI startup faces growing public backlash over safety and economic concerns. Le Monde contextualized it alongside similar wealth-redistribution pledges from other tech leaders, though outlets generally treated the announcement as a corporate governance initiative rather than a comprehensive solution.