Anthropic plans to commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund

Anthropic said on October 18, 2026 that it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, with its board able to add a further 2% at its discretion. The fund is intended to address issues such as AI-driven job disruption. The plan is an announced intention; the 2% top-up awaits a board decision.