Who controls powerful AI? Anthropic has a plan for long after its leaders depart

Anthropic has established a Long-Term Benefit Trust to oversee the selection of its board of directors, ensuring the company remains accountable to its safety mission beyond the tenures of its current leadership. This structure aims to insulate the firm from immediate commercial pressures by granting the trust authority to appoint board members who are tasked with prioritizing long-term AI safety. By formalizing this governance model, the company seeks to maintain a focus on responsible development even if its ownership or management changes in the future.