AI development firm Anthropic has appointed Netflix chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings to its Board of Directors.
Hastings, who took Netflix from mail order DVD business to streaming giant, also serves 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. I’m joining Anthropic’s board because I believe in their approach to AI development, and to help humanity progress, Hastings said.
Hastings recently made a $50 million gift to Bowdoin College to establish a research initiative on AI and Humanity.
“Reed understands that technology companies have a responsibility beyond just building products,” said Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic. “His focus on the human impact of technology—whether at Netflix or through his global health and education initiatives makes him an ideal addition to our board as we continue building AI that helps rather than harms.”
Anthropic is best known for its coding model Claude.
