Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch 'Claude Corps,' a fellowship program embedding 1,000 AI-trained fellows in 400 nonprofits for a year, providing $10,000 grants and free Claude AI credits. The initiative aims to help nonprofits leverage AI while balancing profit and social impact, with evaluation planned after the first year to assess expansion.
Anthropic, the AI company valued at $965 billion, announced a $150 million commitment to launch 'Claude Corps,' a fellowship program designed to teach nonprofits how to use artificial intelligence more effectively. The initiative will place 1,000 fellows trained in Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot into 400 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. for a one-year term, offering each host organization a $10,000 grant and free credits to use Claude. The program, named after Anthropic’s AI chatbot, aims to bridge the gap between AI innovation and real-world social impact. Anthropic President Daniela Amodei stated the company hopes the initiative will become a lasting pillar of its strategy, emphasizing both the benefits and risks of AI. After the first year, Claude Corps will be evaluated to determine whether it should continue or expand. Anthropic’s co-founders, including Amodei and her brother Dario, CEO of Anthropic, have pledged to donate 80% of their wealth. The company operates as a public benefit corporation, balancing financial goals with social responsibility. Despite its focus on philanthropy, Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering, having submitted a confidential filing to the SEC earlier this month. The company has been vocal about AI risks, advocating for coordinated pauses in AI development if human control becomes threatened. Anthropic also collaborated with Pope Leo XIV on an encyclical addressing AI regulation and refused to allow unrestricted military use of its technology under Donald Trump’s administration. Amodei highlighted the company’s transparency, noting that its research and business teams operate separately to openly address AI challenges. Claude Corps reflects Anthropic’s broader mission to ensure AI benefits society while mitigating potential harms. The program’s success will depend on its ability to demonstrate tangible outcomes for nonprofits, with plans to refine and scale based on initial feedback.
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