AI company Anthropic to set aside 5% of its shares for public good

Anthropic, an AI company, said on October 18, 2026 that it will set aside 5% of its shares for a new public benefit fund. Its board can add a further 2% at its choice. The fund aims to tackle problems such as job changes from AI. The 5% is a stated plan; the extra 2% awaits a board decision.