Anthropic announces ‘Claude Corps’ to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively :: WRAL.com

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Anthropic, an AI company valued at $965 billion, is launching a $150 million fellowship program called “Claude Corps” to help nonprofits integrate AI effectively.
The program will embed 1,000 AI-trained fellows at various organizations for a year, aiming to expand and become a core part of Anthropic’s strategy to leverage AI benefits while managing risks.
Anthropic’s commitment includes paying fellows, providing grants and credits to at least 400 organizations, and allowing them to use Anthropic’s AI chatbot, Claude.
Anthropic is designated as a public benefit corporation, emphasizing a balance between profits and social impact.
The company’s co-founders have pledged to donate 80% of their wealth, aligning with their goal to be transparent about decisions that balance commercial interests with broader social impact.
Anthropic has also announced $200 million to study the economic impact of AI and support displaced workers, reflecting its proactive stance on AI regulation and societal disruption.
The initiative partners with CodePath, a nonprofit aiming to increase diversity and inclusion in tech, to recruit and train fellows representative of various backgrounds early in their careers.

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