Reed Hastings Joins Anthropic's Board of Directors
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has joined the board of directors at Anthropic, the AI company announced. This appointment brings a seasoned tech executive to one of OpenAI's main competitors.
Hastings' experience leading and advising companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Meta, and Bloomberg positions him to help Anthropic scale and grow. His involvement signals a significant step for the burgeoning AI startup.
Appointment by the Long-Term Benefit Trust
Anthropic clarified that Hastings' appointment was made by its Long-Term Benefit Trust. This independent body oversees the company's governance and aims to ensure Anthropic develops AI for the benefit of humanity. The Trust has the authority to appoint and remove board members, prioritizing long-term ethical considerations.
Hastings joins existing board members including Anthropic co-founders Dario and Daniela Amodei, investor Yasmin Razavi, and Confluent CEO Jay Kreps.
This strategic addition to the board strengthens Anthropic's leadership as it continues to develop and deploy advanced AI technologies.
