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Anthropic’s elaborate plan to keep Wall Street at bay

Anthropic plans to go public while using a novel governance structure to shield its AI safety mission from shareholder pressure. Experts say the protections are unusually strong, but they cannot fully insulate the company from capital needs, competition, or the possibility that its founders leave.

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Anthropic’s elaborate plan to keep Wall Street at bay
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  • Anthropic is structured as a public benefit corporation, legally balancing returns with its social mission and stakeholder interests.
  • A long-term benefit trust would appoint four of seven board members through Class T stock.
  • Founder LLC would control 50.1 percent of voting power, effectively letting the founders choose the remaining directors.
  • Legal experts warn that market pressure and capital requirements can still erode safety commitments over time.

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