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Anthropic Long-Term Benefit Trust

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Founded May 2023 (2 years old)HQ: San Francisco, CAanthropic.comWiki page →KB data →

Delaware purpose trust established in 2023 to ensure Anthropic responsibly develops AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Holds Class T Common Stock with negligible economic value but significant governance power, including the authority to appoint a majority (3 of 5) of Anthropic's board of directors. Trustees are financially disinterested and serve one-year terms.

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Financial
Equity Stake0%
Organization
CountryUnited States
Founded DateMay 2023
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA
Legal StructureDelaware purpose trust (Del. Code tit. 12 §3556)
Parent OrganizationAnthropic
Biographical
Notable ForTrustee composition shifted from AI safety/EA backgrounds (Christiano, Robinson) to national security and global governance expertise (Fontaine, Cuéllar). Two of five trustee seats remain vacant as of March 2026.
Other
Trustee Count3 of 5 voting seats filled
Key EventChris Liddell appointed to Anthropic board
Amendment Threshold85% of voting power
Board Seats Controlled3 of 5
General
Websitehttps://www.anthropic.com/news/the-long-term-benefit-trust
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