Anthropic Watch posted an update
Anthropic says it will give $50 million to Bay Area charities through the end of 2027, its largest hometown commitment so far. The first $500,000 is earmarked for four local programmes supporting food access, people experiencing homelessness and children.
Why it mattersThe San Francisco Chronicle reports that Anthropic is working with the San Francisco Foundation to direct the funding. The grants are not open to applications, so this is a partnership-led allocation, not a new pot for nonprofits to apply to. A substantial pledge, then, with the first recipients already named and the selection door staying shut.
Discuss: Should large technology companies let local partners choose where their charitable money goes, or publish open criteria and invite applications?
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