Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings joins Anthropic's board of directors
Briefly

Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, is joining the board of Anthropic, a company known for its AI development. Hastings’ experience from scaling Netflix into a global giant, along with positions on various high-profile boards, positions him to contribute meaningfully. He emphasizes the importance of responsible technology that serves societal goals and expresses optimism about AI's potential while being cognizant of its associated challenges. This appointment is seen as a strategic move as Anthropic continues to innovate with AI, like its new Claude 4 models.
Hastings brings extensive experience from founding and scaling Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse, along with his service on the boards of Facebook, Microsoft, and Bloomberg.
Anthropic is very optimistic about the AI benefits for humanity, but is also very aware of the economic, social, and safety challenges.
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