Anthropic appoints a national security expert to its governing trust | TechCrunch
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Anthropic has appointed Richard Fontaine to its long-term benefit trust to enhance its focus on national security in AI development. The trust aims to prioritize safety over profit and has the authority to elect some board members. CEO Dario Amodei emphasized the significance of Fontaine's expertise in navigating the intersection of AI and national security. Anthropic has also been engaging with U.S. defense clients to explore new revenue streams, signifying a broader trend among AI labs like OpenAI and Meta in seeking defense contracts.
Anthropic aims to promote safety over profit through its long-term benefit trust, which appoints board members and guides complex AI-related national security decisions.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated Richard Fontaine's expertise is crucial for aligning AI development with national security considerations and ensuring democratic leadership.
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